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Smoked Chicken Breast Recipe
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.
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
Ingredients
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
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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.