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BBQ Chicken Baked Potato

BBQ Chicken Baked Potato

By Traeger Kitchen

Load your Traeger-baked potato with grilled chicken & tangy BBQ sauce, this is a one-dish meal that will fill you up with BBQ happiness.

Prep Time

10 Min

Cook Time

1 Hrs
30 Min

Pellets

Hickory

Ingredients

Number of People Serving

4

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Units of Measurement:
main
4 russet potatoes
2 Chicken Breast
2 Clove garlic, minced
2 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 Teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
As Needed Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub
As Needed Traeger Apricot BBQ Sauce
To Taste salt and pepper
To Taste butter
To Taste sour cream
To Taste Cheese
To Taste chives, chopped

Step

  • 1

    When ready to cook, start the Traeger and set the temperature to 500 degrees F and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

  • 2

    Wash the potatoes and poke several holes in each with a fork or skewer. Place on the grill and cook for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until they are soft.

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

    01:15

  • 3

    Meanwhile, prepare the chicken by rubbing it with the minced garlic, drizzling with the olive oil and Worcestershire sauce and seasoning with the Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub.

  • 4

    After the potatoes have been cooking for about 30 minutes, throw the chicken onto the grill.

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

  • 5

    Let the chicken cook 20 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer.

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

    02:45

  • 6

    Pull the chicken off when it's done and set aside to allow the juices to redistribute before cutting. Check on the potatoes and pull them off when they are done.

  • 7

    Pull the chicken breasts. Mix in a generous amount of Traeger Apricot BBQ Sauce.

  • 8

    To assemble, slice open baked potatoes and fill them with your favorite toppings -- season liberally with salt and pepper.

  • 9

    Top each potato with a heap of barbecue chicken and finish with a sprinkle of chives for garnish. Enjoy!

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