Smoked Chicken Breasts

a piece of sliced chicken breast on a fork.

5 from 3 votes

Smoked Chicken Breasts are tender white meat seasoned with a blend of herbs, spices, and a hint of brown sugar. It's quick, easy, and perfect for any occasion – just add some sides to make it a meal!

Prep Time1

Cook Time1

Resting Time20

Course: Chicken, Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 278kcal

Author: Britney

Ingredients

2 tsps Smoked paprika
1 tbsp Garlic powder
1 tbsp Onion powder
1 tsp Chili powder
½ tsp Cumin
1 tsp Thyme
1 tsp Parsley
¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 tbsp Brown sugar
6 Chicken breasts
Olive oil

Instructions

Preheat the smoker to 225 degrees F.
In a small bowl, combine seasonings and mix together.
Add chicken breasts to a baking sheet and drizzle oil on top. Coat all sides of the chicken with the seasoning blend. Optional - let chicken sit uncovered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours prior to cooking. This will give you a nice and crispy skin.
Add chicken breasts to the smoker and cook until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the meat gets to 160 degrees F, about 50 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the meat.
Remove the chicken from the smoker and place back onto a baking sheet and cover with foil. Allow the chicken to rest for at least 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

Notes

Tips for the Best Smoked Chicken Breasts

Try to use chicken breasts of the same size and thickness so they cook at the same rate.
The size of the chicken breast determines how long it will take to cook. If the chicken breasts are smaller, they may cook faster. Larger pieces of meat may take a bit longer. Use a meat thermometer or temperature probe to check the internal temperature of the chicken. It should be 165 degrees F.
For best results, leave the marinated chicken breasts in the fridge until you are ready to place it in the smoker. Cold meat will better absorb the smoke flavors.
You can use any variety of wood chips (or wood pellets, if that's what your smoker uses). For a mild, fruity flavor, try apple or maple. If you prefer a stronger taste than Jack Daniels or hickory wood chunks would be great. A blend will result in even more flavorful chicken.

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