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Smoked Chicken Breast

This smoked chicken breast has no brine but is coated in a homemade spice rub, making it the juiciest chicken you will ever eat.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 327kcal
Author Ryan Beck

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • BBQ sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat smoker to 225°F. Mix all of the rub ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Coat the chicken breasts in olive oil before liberally rubbing with the homemade seasoning, making sure it adheres.
  • Place the chicken in the grill and smoke for 1 ½ to 2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from the smoker and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use apple, cherry or maple wood for smoking. They all complement the chicken perfectly.
  • If you don't want to make your own spice rub, just use store-bought.
  • Cook to temperature, not time. It is done at 165°F.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing which lets the juices stay inside.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 704mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g