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    Smoked Chicken Breast

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    Smoked Chicken Breast is an easy and delicious way to cook chicken. Tender, juicy chicken breast with lots of flavor, this will be your new favorite way to cook chicken!

    close up of smoked chicken breast
    This chicken is tender and flavorful!
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    I know I’ve shared lots of tasty smoked chicken recipes (spatchcock, beer can, legs, quarters, herb butter etc) but I wanted to share one of my favorite easy smoked chicken recipes with you today.

    What you need for smoked chicken breast:

    • Chicken breast
    • Seasoning- Salt, Pepper, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Paprika
    • Olive Oil
    smoked chicken breast ingredients
    You only a need a few ingredients for this tasty chicken!

    Equipment Needed

    • Smoker- I used my Camp Chef Pellet Smoker, but this works great in when I use my Vault Wood Smoker too!
    • Smoker Thermometer- I love my Thermoworks Smoke thermometer.
    • Instant Read Thermometer- I like to spot check the chicken once it reaches the temperature on my smoke thermometer. I use a Thermapen One.
    • Pellets or Wood Chips- whichever is your favorite for poultry- I used an apple variety this time around.
    Thermoworks smoke thermometer
    This is the smoker thermometer I love to use!

    Chicken Breast Meat

    For this recipe I used Good Ranchers chicken. They sent me a box to try and honestly, I don’t know if I can go back to store bought chicken.

    raw chicken breasts on cutting board
    I love that the chicken breasts are always equally portioned!

    Good Ranchers is high quality meat raised and packaged all in the United States. Their goal is to support American Ranchers plus they give meals to shelters for every box purchased.

    Pretty awesome. If you want to try their meat you can go here and use my code JOY at checkout for $30 off!

    smoked chicken breast on plate
    This chicken is so easy to make!

    I've used their chicken for my chicken nuggets recipe, their steak for this pasta dish, and just recently shared these amazing Wagyu burgers! All of their meat is delicious!

    That being said, I used 4 of their chicken breasts (for a total of 1lb) for this recipe but if you have larger chicken breasts you might only need 2 or 3.

    sliced smoked chicken breast
    Every slice was flavorful and delicious!

     How to smoke chicken breast?

    • Preheat your smoker to 225°F.
    • Mix seasoning together. Pat your chicken dry then coat with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning.

    mixing spices together
    patting chicken breast dry
    adding oil to chicken breast
    chicken breast with seasoning on it
    • Place on smoker and cook until and internal temperature of 165°F is reached. Then remove from the smoker, allow to rest for 5 minutes, then enjoy!
    uncooked chicken breast on smoker
    smoked chicken breast on smoker
    smoked chicken breast on baking sheet

    Smoking chicken breast is really a simple way to cook chicken.

    What to smoke alongside chicken breast?

    If you have extra room in your smoker, I highly recommend smoking some cream cheese and deviled eggs. They make for great sides for your meal.

    Additionally, if you want to cook more meat alongside the chicken, I love smoking tri tip or ribeye!

    smoked chicken on fork
    The seasoning gives a little heat and lots of flavor!
    What to do with smoked chicken breast?

    Eating smoke chicken breast as the main entrée is great but you can also use it in enchiladas, tacos, or over with a loaded baked potato! You can shred it to use in dips or even soups!

    What to serve with smoked chicken breast?

    A side of corn, mashed potatoes, and homemade rolls is always great. Or serve with pasta salad, pico de gallo, and spinach dip!

    What temperature is smoked chicken breast done?

    Smoked chicken breast is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

    How to store leftover chicken breast?

    Refrigerate any leftover chicken in an air tight container.

    Can you freeze leftover chicken?

    Yes. Freeze cooked chicken in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.

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    Smoked Chicken Breast

    Author: Lisa
    Smoked Chicken Breast is an easy and delicious way to cook chicken. Tender, juicy chicken breast with lots of flavor, this will be your new favorite way to cook chicken!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 5 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb chicken breast boneless skinless (4 small chicken breasts or 2 large chicken breasts)
    • 1 tbs ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tbs olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat smoker to 225°F.
    • Mix together seasoning in a small bowl.
      mixing spices together
    • Pat chicken breast dry with a paper towel.
      patting chicken breast dry
    • Coat chicken breasts with olive oil, then coat with seasoning mixture.
      chicken breast with seasoning on it
    • Smoke chicken until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached, typically, 2-3 hours depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts. There is no need to flip the chicken as it smokes.
      smoked chicken breast on smoker
    • Once your chicken reaches 165°F, remove from smoker and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing to help retain the juices.
      smoked chicken breast on baking sheet

    Notes

    Tips and Tricks
    • The thickness of your chicken breasts will determine how long it takes to cook. 
    • If the chicken breasts are thin then it takes ~2hrs to smoke, thicker chicken breasts ~3 hrs.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 424mgPotassium: 465mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 288IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Lisa

      January 27, 2023 at 12:13 am

      5 stars
      Hope you love this recipe as much as I do!

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