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The Best Smoked Whole Chicken (On The Traeger)

5 from 1 vote
Savor a juicy, smoked whole chicken with crispy skin with this easy recipe. Enjoy perfectly smoked, tender chicken in just four hours.
SERVINGS
Servings: 4 people
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
whole smoked chicken

Ingredients  

  • 1 whole chicken bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup BBQ rub

Instructions

  • Preheat your smoker to 225°F with your favorite pellets.
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, and tie the legs together using butcher twine. 
  • Rub the chicken all over with a light coating of olive oil, then apply the dry rub. Gently press the rub against the chicken to make sure it adheres. 
  • Add the chicken to your smoker, breast side side up, and insert a wireless meat thermometer. Smoke the chicken until it hits an internal temperature of 165 F, about four hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the smoker and place onto a large baking sheet. Use a sear gun to torch the outside of the chicken, a minute or two, until nice and crispy.
  • Allow the chicken to cool for 15 minutes, then carve, serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcalProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 133mgPotassium: 360mgVitamin A: 267IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 2mg
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