Smoked chicken breast recipe
This no-fail smoked chicken breast is tender and juicy, with an irresistibly smoky flavor. Here's how to make it step-by-step in your smoker!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- Wood chips (apple or hickory recommended)
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse the chicken breasts and pat dry.
- Rub each breast with olive oil and then generously apply the mixture of salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
Preheat the Smoker:
- Preheat your smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add the wood chips to the smoker.
Smoking the Chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts directly on the grill grates in the smoker.
- Close the lid and smoke the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit, typically about 60 to 75 minutes.
Resting
- Remove the chicken from the smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes under a foil tent. This helps the juices redistribute throughout the meat.