Step

• Step 1

  When ready to cook, set temperature to 375℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  375 ˚F / 191 ˚C

• Step 2

  With a large knife or shears, cut the bird open along the backbone on both sides, through the ribs, and remove the backbone.

  Ingredients

  • 1  whole chicken

• Step 3

  Once the bird is open, split the breastbone to spread the bird flat; this will allow it to roast evenly. Brush chicken with olive oil and season both sides with Traeger Chicken rub.

  Ingredients

  • 1/4 Cup Traeger Chicken Rub

  • As Needed olive oil

• Step 4

  Place the poultry on the Traeger, breast side up and cook for 35 to 40 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the breast registers 160℉.

  375 ˚F / 191 ˚C

  160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

• Step 5

  In the last few minutes of cook time, brush the chicken with BBQ sauce and cook for 2 minutes more until glaze is set.

  00:02

  375 ˚F / 191 ˚C

  Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Traeger Sweet & Heat BBQ Sauce

• Step 6

  Remove from the grill and let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!