Spicy BBQ Whole Chicken
By Traeger Kitchen
We’re bringing the heat with this spicy BBQ chicken recipe. Puréed Thai chiles and Scotch bonnet peppers are combined with garlic and onion, then smothered over a whole chicken for one fiery bird.
Prep Time
15 Min
Cook Time
3 Hr
Pellets
Apple
Ingredients
This recipe serves:
4
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| 6 | Thai chiles |
| 2 Tablespoon | sweet paprika |
| 1 | Scotch bonnet pepper |
| 2 Tablespoon | sugar |
| 3 Tablespoon | kosher salt |
| 1 Medium | white onion |
| 5 Clove | garlic |
| 4 Cup | grapeseed oil |
| 1 | whole chicken |
Steps
1
In a food processor or blender, combine the Thai chiles, paprika, Scotch bonnet pepper, sugar, salt, onion, garlic, and grapeseed oil together until smooth.
2
Smother the chicken with the mixture and let it rest in fridge overnight.
3
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 300℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
300 ˚F / 149 ˚C
4
Place chicken on the 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
03:00
5
Remove from the grill and allow it to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with sides of choice. Enjoy!
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