Smoked Chicken Breasts

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Breast Recipes. (Smoked Chicken Breasts). This is a delicious and different way to enjoy chicken breasts, with plenty of smoky flavor! Brining the chicken before smoking allows it to stay moist and flavorful. They are a great addition to a salad, on a sandwich, or just by themselves!

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 4hrs

Additional: 4hrs

Total: 8hrs5 mins

Servings: 3

Yield: 3 servings

Smoked Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

4 cups water

¼ cup kosher salt

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

4 pounds skin-on

bone-in chicken breasts

maple wood chips

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

1 tablespoon brown sugar

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Combine water kosher salt brown sugar and apple cider vinegar in a large bowl. Stir until salt and brown sugar are dissolved. Place chicken breasts into brine cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Step 2

Preheat an electric smoker according to manufacturer's directions to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C) using maple wood chips.

Step 3

Remove chicken breasts from brine and rinse under cold water. Pat dry. Combine salt black pepper paprika brown sugar garlic powder and onion powder in a bowl. Sprinkle dry rub all over chicken breasts and place skin-side up on a grill rack in the preheated smoker. Place a drip pan underneath.

Step 4

Smoke chicken breasts in the preheated smoker until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear about 4 hours adding maple wood chips as necessary to keep the smoke continuous. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutritional Information

Smoked Chicken Breasts

Servings Per Recipe:3

Calories: 728.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 126.2g 252%

Carbohydrates: 14.9g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 13.5g

Fat: 14.6g 23%

Saturated Fat: 4.1g 21%

Cholesterol: 344.8mg 115%

Vitamin A Iu: 488.2IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 80.3mg 618%

Vitamin B6: 2.5mg 156%

Vitamin C: 0.8mg 1%

Folate: 17.8mcg 5%

Calcium: 88.5mg 9%

Iron: 4.7mg 26%

Magnesium: 125.8mg 45%

Potassium: 1098.5mg 31%

Sodium: 8680.6mg 347%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 29%

Calories From Fat: 131.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.