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Spicy BBQ Whole Chicken

Spicy BBQ Whole Chicken

By Traeger Kitchen

It's gettin' hot, hot, hot. Blow your taste buds away with this fiery recipe. Don't forget the milk.

Prep Time

15 Min

Cook Time

3 Hrs

Pellets

Apple

Ingredients

Number of People Serving

4

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Units of Measurement:
main
6 Thai chiles
2 Tablespoon sweet paprika
1 Scotch bonnet pepper
2 Tablespoon sugar
3 Tablespoon salt
1 white onion
5 Clove garlic
4 Cup grapeseed oil
1 whole chicken

Step

  • 1

    In a food processor or blender, puree the Thai chiles, paprika, Scotch bonnet pepper, sugar, salt, onion, garlic and grapeseed oil together until smooth.

  • 2

    Smother the chicken with mixture and let rest in fridge overnight.

  • 3

    When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 300℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

    00:15

  • 4

    Place chicken on grill, breast side up and smoke for 3 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165℉ in the breast.

    300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

    165 ˚F / 74 ˚C

  • 5

    Remove from grill and allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with sides of choice. Enjoy!

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