Smoked Chicken Breast Recipe

Name: Smoked Chicken Breast Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 5 h 5 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 3 3 lb chicken breast; 4 4 c cold water; 4 4 tbsp brown sugar; 4 4 tbsp kosher salt; 2 2 tbsp garlic powder; 1 1 tbsp dark brown sugar; 1 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 1 tbsp onion powder; 1 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 ½ 1 ½ tsp kosher salt; ½ ½ tsp ground black pepper

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 5 mins
Servings
4
Calories
47269 kcal
Course
Main Course, Condiments
Cuisine
American

Smoked Chicken Breast Recipe

Lucian Patel

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Try this tender and flavorful smoked chicken breast recipe if you want to make your own deli meat or need a change in protein choices for meal prep.

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Ingredients

Servings

Wet brine

3 3 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless
4 4 c cold water
4 4 tbsp brown sugar
4 4 tbsp kosher salt
2 2 tbsp garlic powder

Dry rub

1 1 tbsp dark brown sugar
1 1 tbsp garlic powder
1 1 tbsp onion powder
1 1 tsp smoked paprika
1 ½ 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
½ ½ tsp ground black pepper

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine the 4 c cold water, 4 tbsp brown sugar, 4 tbsp kosher salt, and 2 tbsp garlic powder. Whisk until the sugar dissolves completely.
Place the 3 lb chicken breast in a food storage container. Pour the brine until it completely covers the chicken. Cover with a lid and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, not more than 8 hours.
After brining, transfer the chicken onto a cooling rack lined sheet pan and dry with paper towels. Bring the chicken to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Make the dry rub. Add the 1 tbsp dark brown sugar, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 ½ tsp kosher salt, and ½ tsp ground black pepper into a bowl and mix.
Generously coat the chicken breasts with the dry rub on all sides.
Preheat the smoker to 250°F. Place probe thermometers in center of chicken breasts.
Flip chicken midway through cooking, then smoke the chicken breast until they measure 160°F in the thickest part.
Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Nutrition Information

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Calories 472.69kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 20.89g (7%) Protein 73.51g (147%) Fat 8.95g (14%) Saturated Fat 1.96g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.41g Monounsaturated Fat 2.61g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 217.72mg (73%) Sodium 8264.42mg (344%) Potassium 1383.83mg (40%) Fiber 1.04g (4%) Sugar 14.87g (30%) Vitamin A 349.69IU (7%) Vitamin C 4.57mg (5%) Calcium 55.13mg (6%) Iron 1.97mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 47269 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	472.69kcal	24%
Carbohydrates	20.89g	7%
Protein	73.51g	147%
Fat	8.95g	14%
Saturated Fat	1.96g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1.41g	8%
Monounsaturated Fat	2.61g	13%
Trans Fat	0.04g	2%
Cholesterol	217.72mg	73%
Sodium	8264.42mg	344%
Potassium	1383.83mg	29%
Fiber	1.04g	4%
Sugar	14.87g	30%
Vitamin A	349.69IU	7%
Vitamin C	4.57mg	5%
Calcium	55.13mg	6%
Iron	1.97mg	11%