Best Smoked Chicken Breast Recipe (Pellet Smoker)
Smoked Chicken Breast takes all the guesswork out of prepping, cooking, and serving the best dinner possible!
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons New Mexico chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 225°F.
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Using a pastry brush, apply olive oil to all sides of each breast.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and seasonings. Use the pastry brush to liberally apply the mixture on all sides of the chicken breasts, then transfer them to a rimmed sheet pan or plate.
- Using tongs, place chicken breasts directly on the grill plate of the smoker.
- Smoke for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature at the thickest portion of the breast reaches 162°F. Remove from the smoker and allow meat to rest 15 minutes before slicing. *During resting time, the chicken will continue to cook to a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
Notes
Time for smoking chicken depends on the thickness of the breasts. Use a digital, instant-read thermometer to gauge doneness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 578cal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 867mg | Sugar: 18g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg