If you’re looking to elevate your BBQ game, this smoked blackened chicken recipe is a must-try. Combining smoky flavors with a bold, spicy crust, this uses only 3 ingredients and is popular at all of our backyard gatherings.
This demo is on the Traeger Grills Ironwood 885 (partner).
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Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons blackened seasoning
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1. Prep Chicken
Remove the whole chicken from its packaging. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels to help the seasoning stick.
2. Season
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the chicken. Rub the olive oil all over the chicken, making sure to get into the crevices like the wings and legs. Sprinkle on 1 tablespoon of blackened seasoning and rub it in thoroughly.
3. Preheat Smoker
Set Traeger Grill or whatever pellet smoker you are using to 250°F and allow it to preheat.
4. Smoke Chicken
Place the seasoned chicken directly on the grill grates. Smoke the chicken at 250°F for 1.5 hours.
5. Increase Temp
After 1.5 hours, increase the smoker temp to 350°F (or 375°F if you prefer extra crispy skin). Continue smoking the chicken until the internal temperature in the thickest part reaches 165°F.
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6. Rest
Let the smoked blackened chicken rest for 15-20 minutes before carving. Carve and enjoy your smoked blackened chicken!
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Serve blackened chicken with…
Serve delicious blackened chicken dishes with creamy coleslaw and cornbread for a simple but totally satisfying meal.
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Traeger Smoked Chicken with Blackened Seasoning
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons blackened seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken. Remove the whole chicken from its packaging. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels to help the seasoning stick.
- Season the Chicken. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the chicken. Rub the olive oil all over the chicken, making sure to get into the crevices like the wings and legs. Sprinkle on 1 tablespoon of blackened seasoning and rub it in thoroughly.
- Preheat the Smoker. Set Traeger Grill or whatever pellet smoker you are using to 250°F and allow it to preheat.
- Smoke the Chicken. Place the seasoned chicken directly on the grill grates. Smoke the chicken at 250°F for 1.5 hours.
- Increase the Temperature. After 1.5 hours, increase the smoker temp to 350°F (or 375°F if you prefer extra crispy skin). Continue smoking the chicken until the internal temperature in the thickest part reaches 165°F.
- Rest the Chicken. Let the smoked blackened chicken rest for 15-20 minutes before carving. Carve and enjoy your smoked blackened chicken!
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