Smoked Chicken Breast
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Servings
4
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Calories
163 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Smoked Chicken Breast
Description
This recipe involves seasoning boneless, skinless chicken breasts with olive oil, sea salt, and a chosen rub before placing them in a smoker preheated to 225-250°F. Smoking for around an hour develops flavor and cooks the chicken evenly. An internal temperature of 160°F indicates readiness, after which the breasts are wrapped in foil and rested until reaching 165°F for safe consumption and retained moisture.
The smoked chicken can be served sliced on its own or incorporated into various dishes such as salads, wraps, fried rice, or alongside mashed potatoes. The seasoning flexibility allows customization to various flavor profiles depending on the rub used.
For even cooking, select chicken breasts of similar size. Brining the chicken using sea salt flakes beforehand can enhance juiciness but requires attention to salt type. The resting period post-smoking improves tenderness and prevents drying out.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast large 8oz, boneless skinless
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1-2 tbsp Your favorite rub
- sea salt if needed, flakes
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 250F.
- Prepare chicken breast by patting dry and coating both sides of the chicken breast with olive oil, sea salt flakes, and rub.
- Place the chicken breasts in the smoker, cover and cook for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature of the thickest part (using an instant-read digital thermometer) reaches 160F.
- Remove the chicken breast from the smoker, wrap up in foil, and let rest till the temperature reaches 165 F.
- Slice and serve!
Pit Boss Smoked Chicken Breast
- Preheat your pellet smoker to 225 degrees F / 110 degrees C.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts directly on the grill grates.
- Close the lid and smoke for about 1 hour until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C.
- Remove the chicken from the smoker and tent with foil. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- One serving of smoked chicken breast contains just 1 SmartPoint, suitable for Weight Watchers plans.
- If brining, use sea salt flakes to maintain proper seasoning balance.
- Choose chicken breasts of similar size to ensure they cook evenly.
- The smoked chicken can be served plain or incorporated into dishes like salads, wraps, fried rice, or mashed potatoes.
- Allow the chicken to rest after smoking to help retain juices and complete cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 131mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 418mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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