Smoked Chicken with Chimichurri
By Dennis Prescott
Smoked paprika chicken legs, finished with an herby, spicy chimichurri sauce is a great way to liven up your chicken routine with savory flavor.
Prep Time
10 Min
Cook Time
45 Min
Pellets
Hickory
Yields: 6 Servings
Ingredients
main
- 6 Whole
 - chicken legs
 - 2 Tablespoon
 - olive oil
 - 1 Tablespoon
 - paprika
 - 1 Tablespoon
 - crushed coriander seeds
 - 1
 - lime, zested
 - 1 1/2 Teaspoon
 - sea salt
 - 1 Teaspoon
 - freshly cracked black pepper
 - 4
 - lime halves, for serving
 
Chimichurri
- 1 Cup
 - fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
 - 1 Cup
 - Fresh cilantro leaves
 - 1
 - jalapeño, halved and seeded
 - 1/2 Medium
 - Spanish onion, finely diced
 - 3 Clove
 - garlic, peeled
 - 3 Tablespoon
 - fresh squeezed lime juice
 - 2 Tablespoon
 - red wine vinegar
 - 1/3 Cup
 - extra-virgin olive oil
 - 1/2 Teaspoon
 - sea salt
 - 1/2 Teaspoon
 - freshly cracked black pepper
 
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Steps
Step 1
In a large bowl, massage the chicken legs with olive oil, paprika, coriander, lime zest, salt, and pepper. For maximum flavor, cover and marinate in the fridge overnight.
Ingredients
6 Whole chicken legs
2 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon paprika
1 Tablespoon crushed coriander seeds
1 lime, zested
1 1/2 Teaspoon sea salt
1 Teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Step 2
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 425℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
425 ˚F / 218 ˚C
Step 3
Put the chicken directly on the grill grate, skin-side up. Cook for 40 to 45 minutes or until chicken reaches 165℉ on an instant-read thermometer.
00:45
425 ˚F / 218 ˚C
165 ˚F / 74 ˚C
Step 4
*Note: This chimichurri recipe makes extra leftover goodness. It's perfect for grilled steak, fish, sandwiches, you name it. To make the Chimichurri: Combine all ingredients in the base of a food processor and pulse until smooth and creamy.
Ingredients
1 Cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 Cup Fresh cilantro leaves
1 jalapeño, halved and seeded
1/2 Medium Spanish onion, finely diced
3 Clove garlic, peeled
3 Tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
2 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/3 Cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 Teaspoon sea salt
1/2 Teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Step 5
Serve grilled chicken legs with the chimichurri, an extra squeeze of fresh lime juice, and your favorite side dish. Enjoy!
Ingredients
4 lime halves, for serving
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