Smoked Turkey and Pulled Chicken

Discover how to elevate your chicken dinners with smoky flavors from a Traeger grill. Enjoy smoked turkey that's juicy and flavorful alongside easy smoked pulled chicken perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 10

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Grilling

Calories: 420

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Smoked Turkey

1 whole turkey 1 whole turkey Weight should be checked for cooking time.
3 tablespoons olive oil For slathering the turkey.
to taste salt Use kosher or sea salt.
to taste black pepper Freshly ground is preferred.
to taste seasoning rub A mix of paprika, garlic powder, and brown sugar works well.

For the Smoked Pulled Chicken

2 pounds boneless chicken thighs Can substitute with breasts if preferred.
to taste salt Use as per preference.
to taste black pepper Freshly ground.
1 tablespoon chili powder For additional spice.
1 cup barbecue sauce Use your favorite kind.
1 tablespoon hot sauce Optional for tangy flavor.
1 tablespoon olive oil For vinaigrette.
1 lemon 1 lemon Juiced for the vinaigrette.

For Marinades

1/4 cup olive oil For the classic Italian marinade.
1 lemon 1 lemon Juiced for the classic Italian marinade.
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning For classic Italian flavor.
1/4 cup honey For spicy honey marinade.
1 tablespoon hot sauce For spicy honey marinade.
1 tablespoon soy sauce For spicy honey marinade.
1/2 cup orange juice For zesty citrus marinade.
1 lime 1 lime Juiced for zesty marinade.
1 tablespoon paprika For zesty citrus marinade.

Method

Prepare Smoked Turkey

Preheat your Traeger grill to 225°F.
Slather the turkey with olive oil and season it with salt, pepper, and your favorite rub.
Place the turkey on the Traeger, cooking it for 30-40 minutes per pound.
Use an internal thermometer to ensure the thickest part of the turkey reaches 165°F.
Once cooked, let the turkey rest before slicing.

Prepare Smoked Pulled Chicken

Season the boneless chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and chili powder.
Place them in a pan on the Traeger set to 250°F.
Cook for approximately 2 hours until fully cooked through.
Allow the chicken to cool slightly before shredding with forks.
Toss with barbecue sauce or vinaigrette before serving.

Create Marinades

Combine olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and salt for the classic Italian marinade.
Mix honey, hot sauce, and soy sauce for the spicy honey marinade.
Combine orange juice, lime juice, garlic, and paprika for the zesty citrus marinade.
Let chicken breasts marinate for at least 1-4 hours depending on the marinade.

Notes

Store leftover chicken in an airtight container for best moisture retention. The meat can be reused in sandwiches, salads, and pizzas.