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
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.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˚5
Roast chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165℉ (about 3 hours). Let rest 15 to 20 minutes before carving. Enjoy!Grill: 350˚
Probe: 165˚