Smoked Chicken Breast
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
254 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Smoked Chicken Breast
Description
Smoked Chicken Breast combines simple ingredients like chicken breasts, a BBQ rub, and BBQ sauce with optional brining to improve moisture retention. The brine infuses flavor into the meat and helps keep it juicy during the smoking process. Cooking the breasts at a low temperature around 250°F allows smoke to deeply penetrate while gently cooking the meat to a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
The BBQ rub adds seasoning and a spice layer to the chicken's exterior, while the application of BBQ sauce near the end of the cooking time creates a sticky, flavorful coating. Letting the chicken rest briefly after smoking allows juices to redistribute, ensuring the meat remains moist and tender.
This smoked chicken breast works well sliced for sandwiches or as a center of a plate meal. Using chicken breasts of roughly the same size aids even cooking. The recipe notes recommend homemade BBQ rub and sauce for best results, though store-bought options are acceptable. The initial brining step is optional but improves flavor and texture by preventing dryness during smoking.
Ingredients
- 1/2 batch chicken brine optional but highly recommended
- 2 pounds chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1/3 cup bbq rub homemade or store bought
- 1 cup BBQ sauce homemade or store bought
Instructions
- Follow the brine recipe as instructed, cutting all the ingredients in half. Place your chicken breasts in the bowl of brine, cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Remove your chicken from the brine. Pat dry. Preheat your smoker to 250 degrees F.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the spice rub.
- Place the chicken in the smoker and cook for 60-90 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 165 degrees F.
- Brush the chicken breasts with the BBQ sauce then smoke for an additional 10 minutes.
- Let the chicken sit for 5 minutes. Slice and serve with any remaining BBQ sauce.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts of similar size for even cooking.
- Brining is optional but helps the chicken stay moist and flavorful.
- Homemade BBQ rub and sauce are preferred but store-bought versions can be used.
- Let the chicken rest after smoking to retain juices before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 664mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 670mg | 14% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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