Step 1

Rinse chicken and pat dry.

Step 2

Marinade chicken in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. (we marinade our chicken overnight)

Step 3

Once chicken is marinated, sprinkle both sides with the rub.

Step 4

Prepare the Traeger grill on smoke according to directions. Set the temperature to 225 degrees and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Place a small stainless steel pot of water or apple juice in the inside corner to help keep moist.

Step 6

Place chicken in grill skin side up with lid closed.

Step 7

Smoke for 2 hours or until instant – read meat thermometer reads 165 degrees. ( insert thermometer into thickest part of the thigh, not touching the bone)

Step 8

Remove chicken and let rest 5 minutes before serving. (we don’t add barbecue sauce.)