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Spicy BBQ Whole Chicken

Spicy BBQ Whole Chicken

By Traeger Kitchen

It's gettin' hot, hot, hot. Blow your taste buds away with this fiery recipe. Don't forget the milk.

Prep Time

15 Min

Cook Time

3 Hrs

Pellets

Apple
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

main
6 Thai chiles
2 Tablespoonsweet paprika
1 Scotch bonnet pepper
2 Tablespoonsugar
3 Tablespoonsalt
1 white onion
5 Clovegarlic
4 Cupgrapeseed oil
1 whole chicken
Units of Measurement:

Step

  • Step 1

    In a food processor or blender, puree the Thai chiles, paprika, Scotch bonnet pepper, sugar, salt, onion, garlic and grapeseed oil together until smooth.

    Ingredients
    • 6  Thai chiles

    • 2 Tablespoon sweet paprika

    • 1  Scotch bonnet pepper

    • 2 Tablespoon sugar

    • 3 Tablespoon salt

    • 1  white onion

    • 5 Clove garlic

    • 4 Cup grapeseed oil

  • Step 2

    Smother the chicken with mixture and let rest in fridge overnight.

    Ingredients
    • 1  whole chicken

  • Step 3

    When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 300℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    00:15

    300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

  • Step 4

    Place chicken on 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

  • Step 5

    Remove from grill and allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with sides of choice. Enjoy!

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