Whole smoked chicken by Dennis the Prescott

[dblcrona]

This is a recipe from the Traeger app that I did tonight on my Pro 575. It was the best thing I have ever made on my Traeger and the tastiest, juiciest chicken I have ever eaten! It was absolutely amazing!!

 

[Flatlander]

Looks great. I spatchcocked one yesterday. I found it just a juicy as when I do a whole bird but it was much faster so great for a weeknight. Cheers!

 

[ScotchnSmoke]

I just got my Traeger not long ago. Haven't done chicken yet. What time/temp do you find works the best? Is it different for a whole vs. a spatchocked? Thanks for any info.

 

[dblcrona]

I just got my Traeger not long ago. Haven't done chicken yet. What time/temp do you find works the best? Is it different for a whole vs. a spatchocked? Thanks for any info.

This recipe called for three hours at 225 but I did it at 350 for 75 minutes.

 

[Flatlander]

I believe I grilled my chicken which I spatchcocked at 375° for about an hour until an instant read thermometer hit 165°. Exact time depends on the weight of the bird. Cheers

 

[ScotchnSmoke]

Thanks for the info, appreciate it.

 

[LillyBean]

Did you cook the chickens on that grill pan or directly on the grates?

 

[Flatlander]

I cook mine directly on the grates.

 

[dblcrona]

I cook mine directly on the grates.

I want to try that. I have been doing things in foil pans in attempt to keep my nice new grill from getting all dirty but I guess that’s silly.

 

[dblcrona]

Did you cook the chickens on that grill pan or directly on the grates?

I did them on ceramic chicken stands with a cookie sheet underneath.

 

[Bullymom2]

We did a whole chicken on our 575 also and it was amazing!!!!