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Roast Chicken & Pimenton Potatoes

Roast Chicken & Pimenton Potatoes

By Traeger Kitchen

Pimeton is Spanish smoked paprika; it's the key ingredient to make these whole wood-fired roasted chickens burst with savory flavor. Be sure to space the birds out so the skin can get smoky and crisp.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

1 Hours
10 Minutes

Pellets

Pecan
Yields: 8 Servings

Ingredients

main
2 whole chicken
6 Clovegarlic, minced
2 Tablespoonsalt
3 Tablespoonpimentón (Spanish smoked paprika)
6 Tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
2 Bunchfresh thyme
3 PoundYukon Gold potatoes
As Neededground black pepper
2 lemon, halved
1/2 Cupchopped flat-leaf parsley
Units of measurement:

Step

  • Step 1

    Remove giblets, if any, and rinse the chickens, inside and out, under cold running water. Dry thoroughly with paper towels. Tie the legs together with butcher's string and tuck the wings behind the backs.

  • Step 2

    Make the spice paste: In a small bowl, combine the garlic, salt, and pimenton and blend well. Stir in 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Smear the mixture all over the outside of the chickens. Tuck one bunch of thyme inside the main cavity of each bird. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 6 hours or overnight.

    Ingredients

    • 2  whole chicken

    • 6 Clove garlic, minced

    • 2 Tablespoon salt

    • 3 Tablespoon pimentón (Spanish smoked paprika)

    • 3 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

    • 2 Bunch fresh thyme

  • Step 3

    Place the scrubbed potatoes in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil and toss to coat. Spread the potatoes in a large roasting pan or on a large rimmed baking sheet.

    Ingredients

    • 3 Pound Yukon Gold potatoes

    • 3 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

    • As Needed salt

    • As Needed ground black pepper

  • Step 4

    Arrange the chickens side by side on top of the potatoes. Squeeze the lemons over the chickens and add the rinds to the potatoes.

    Ingredients

    • 2  lemon, halved

  • Step 5

    When ready to cook, start the Traeger and set temperature to 400-450F (205-230 C). Preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.

  • Step 6

    Roast the chickens, potatoes, and lemons for 30 minutes. Stir the potatoes.

    00:30

    450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  • Step 7

    Reduce the temperature to 350F (175 C)and continue to roast until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thighs registers 165F (75 C), about 40 minutes more.

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

    165 ˚F / 74 ˚C

  • Step 8

    Arrange the potatoes and lemons on a large platter. Dust lightly with pimentón and garnish with the parsley. Arrange the chickens on top. Enjoy!

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 Cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Tips From the Pros: How to Smoke a Whole Chicken

Follow this step-by-step guide for smoking whole chicken with tips on buying, prepping, brines, injections, rubs, smoking woods, and a time and temp guide.

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