Jaina
New member
Hi, everyone:
I found this recipe on the Traeger website and thought I would post it in case anyone was wondering about doing a whole chicken on their Traeger. The brine makes all the difference in the world!
For the brine: 1/2 cup kosher salt, 1 cup brown sugar (I used dark brown), 1 gallon water. Mix ingredients together until completely dissolved. Immerse a whole chicken in the brine. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
For the chicken: Remove from brine, rinse, pat dry. Season all over with Traeger pork and poultry rub or your favorite rub. I used the Traeger rub. Optionally, truss the chicken to help it retain its shape.
Heat the Traeger on the Smoke setting until the fire is established - 4 to 5 minutes. Then set the temp to 225 degrees. I used Traeger Signature pellets - my favorite.
Put chicken on grate. Close cover and roast for about 2 to 3 hours until the chicken's internal temperature is 165 degrees. Replenish pellets as needed. I use the Vinsic BBQ thermometer to monitor both the food and grill temp. Available on Amazon and eBay, where it's a lot less expensive. Highly recommended.
Chicken should be a deep golden color when done. Remove from grill and let rest for about 5 minutes before carving. Temp may rise a couple of degrees, but that's OK. Suggested side dish: coleslaw. This is for a small 2-1/2 lb chicken. Increase cooking time for larger birds.
I found this recipe on the Traeger website and thought I would post it in case anyone was wondering about doing a whole chicken on their Traeger. The brine makes all the difference in the world!
For the brine: 1/2 cup kosher salt, 1 cup brown sugar (I used dark brown), 1 gallon water. Mix ingredients together until completely dissolved. Immerse a whole chicken in the brine. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
For the chicken: Remove from brine, rinse, pat dry. Season all over with Traeger pork and poultry rub or your favorite rub. I used the Traeger rub. Optionally, truss the chicken to help it retain its shape.
Heat the Traeger on the Smoke setting until the fire is established - 4 to 5 minutes. Then set the temp to 225 degrees. I used Traeger Signature pellets - my favorite.
Put chicken on grate. Close cover and roast for about 2 to 3 hours until the chicken's internal temperature is 165 degrees. Replenish pellets as needed. I use the Vinsic BBQ thermometer to monitor both the food and grill temp. Available on Amazon and eBay, where it's a lot less expensive. Highly recommended.
Chicken should be a deep golden color when done. Remove from grill and let rest for about 5 minutes before carving. Temp may rise a couple of degrees, but that's OK. Suggested side dish: coleslaw. This is for a small 2-1/2 lb chicken. Increase cooking time for larger birds.
