Traeger Kitchen
Smoked Portuguese Chicken
Prep Time
1 Days
Cook Time
3 Hours
Effort
Pellets
Apple
South American spices develop through a long marinade, giving the bird a rich color, before the chicken is smoked to poultry perfection on the Traeger.
Ingredients
Units of Measurement:
main
1 Whole whole chicken
1/3 Cup lemon, juiced
1/4 Cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tablespoon smoked paprika
2 Tablespoon dried oregano
2 Tablespoon sugar
4 Clove garlic, crushed
1 green or red chiles, sliced
1 Tablespoon salt
Steps
1
Chef Tip: This recipe requires marinating overnight for best results.2
Combine lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, oregano, sugar, garlic, red chili and salt. Rub mixture over chicken.Ingredients
1 Whole whole chicken
1/3 Cup lemon, juiced
1/4 Cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tablespoon smoked paprika
2 Tablespoon dried oregano
2 Tablespoon sugar
4 Clove garlic, crushed
1 green or red chiles, sliced
1 Tablespoon salt
3
Place in large resealable plastic bag and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours.4
When ready to cook, set the Traeger to 350℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
Grill: 350 ˚F5
Roast chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165℉ (about 3 hours). Let rest 15 to 20 minutes before carving. Enjoy!Grill: 350 ˚F
Probe: 165 ˚F