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Spatchcocked Chile-Lime Rubbed Chicken

Spatchcocked Chile-Lime Rubbed Chicken

By Cuisine Traeger

Light your taste buds up with this spicy & juicy spatchcocked chicken. If you’re looking for a rotisserie chicken recipe, the flavor of this grilled chicken won’t disappoint.

Temps de Préparation

10 Minutes

Temps de Cuisson

1 Heures
10 Minutes

Granulés

Hickory
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingrédients

main
3 Tablespoonpoudre de chili
2 Tablespoonhuile d’olive extra vierge
2 Teaspoonlime zest
3 Tablespoonjus de lime
1 Tablespoonail émincé
1 Teaspoonground coriander
1 TeaspoonCumin Moulu
1 TeaspoonOrigan Séché
1 1/2 Teaspoonsel cachère
1 Teaspoonpoivre noir fraîchement moulu
1 PinchCannelle
1 (3-1/2 to 4 lb) whole chicken
cilantro, lime juice and salsa, for serving
Unités de mesure:

Étapes

  • Step 1

    Combine chile powder and oil in a small bowl with lime zest and juice, garlic, coriander, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper and cinnamon to form a wet paste.

    Ingrédients
    • 3 Tablespoon poudre de chili

    • 2 Tablespoon huile d’olive extra vierge

    • 2 Teaspoon lime zest

    • 3 Tablespoon jus de lime

    • 1 Tablespoon ail émincé

    • 1 Teaspoon ground coriander

    • 1 Teaspoon Cumin Moulu

    • 1 Teaspoon Origan Séché

    • 1 1/2 Teaspoon sel cachère

    • 1 Teaspoon poivre noir fraîchement moulu

    • 1 Pinch Cannelle

  • Step 2

    To spatchcock the chicken, remove the backbone by cutting down both sides of the backbone. Next, turn the bird over and flatten with the heel of your hand to break the breastbone.

    Ingrédients
    • 1  (3-1/2 to 4 lb) whole chicken

  • Step 3

    Generously smear the spice rub under and over the skin and on the interior of the bird. Place in a nonreactive baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours.

  • Step 4

    When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 450℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  • Step 5

    Place the butterflied chicken breastbone-side down on the grill grate and cook for 60 to 70 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part, without touching bone, registers 165°F.

    450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

    165 ˚F / 74 ˚C

  • Step 6

    Transfer to a platter and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before carving. Garnish with some cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Enjoy!

    Ingrédients
    •  cilantro, lime juice and salsa, for serving

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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