Perfectly Smoked Chicken Breasts
Perfectly seasoned and smoked chicken breasts on the pellet grill.
Servings 8
Calories 131kcal
Ingredients
- 8 chicken breasts 0.8lbs each
- 1 tbsp salt See notes for alternative rub options
- 1 tbsp black pepper ground
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 250°F.
- Prep your chicken breasts by trimming off loose meat or fat, then season them on all sides with salt and pepper (or seasoning of your choice).
- Place the chicken breasts directly on the grates of your smoker and let them smoke for 30 minutes.
- Flip the chicken breasts over and let them smoke for 30-45 more minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the smoker and serve immediately, or store in the fridge for up to five days.
Notes
Different rub ideas - I used a simple salt and pepper rub for this recipe to make it more versatile for meal prepping. If you want more BBQ flavor, you can use your favorite store-bought BBQ rub, make up a batch of our sweet rib rub (which works great on chicken, too! or any poultry seasoning (like our smoked turkey rub).
Brining your chicken - If you are going to brine your chicken breasts, you need to allow at least four to 12 hours before cooking for the brine.
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1003mg | Potassium: 428mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg
