Smoked Chicken With Chimichurri

Smoked paprika chicken legs, finished with an herby, spicy chimichurri sauce is a great way to liven up your chicken routine with savory flavor.

MAIN

• 6 chicken legs
• 2 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon paprika
• 1 Tablespoon crushed coriander seeds
• 1 lime, zested
• 1 1/2 Teaspoon salt
• 1 Teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

CHIMICHURRI

• 1 Cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 1 Cup cilantro leaves
• 1 jalapeño, halved and seeded
• 2 Medium Spanish onion, finely diced
• 3 Clove garlic clove
• 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

Steps

1) In a large bowl, massage the chicken legs with the olive oil, paprika, coriander, lime zest, salt and pepper. For maximum flavor, cover and marinade in the fridge overnight.

INGREDIENTS

• 6 chicken legs
• 2 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon paprika
• 1 Tablespoon crushed coriander seeds
• 1 lime, zested
• 1 1/2 Teaspoon salt
• 1 Teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

2) When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 425℉ and preheat lid closed, for 15 minutes.  Grill: 425 ˚F

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.
Grill: 425 ˚F Probe: 165 ˚F
 
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 cilantro leaves
• 1 jalapeño, halved and seeded
• 2 Medium Spanish onion, finely diced
• 3 Clove garlic clove
• 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

5) Serve grilled chicken legs with the chimichurri, an extra squeeze of fresh lime juice and your favorite side dish. Enjoy!

Originally posted by Traeger

Posted August 13, 2021