Let dry bland chicken be a thing of the past! This smoked chicken breast recipe is incredibly flavorful and juicy. There are no brines or marinades required in these instructions, so skip the prep and simply enjoy a delicious meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 2 hourshours
Resting Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 2 hourshours30 minutesminutes
Servings 8servings
Ingredients
4 to 6chicken breasts
2 to 3tablespoonsolive oiluse more or less as needed
Chicken rubor salt and pepper
Instructions
Heat your grill or smoker to 225°F, add wood chunks or chips.
Pat dry the chicken breasts with a paper towel.
Lightly coat the meat with olive oil, then use your favorite chicken rub (or salt and pepper) to season all sides.
Smoke the chicken at 225°F for 1 to 2 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Cook time depends on the size of meat purchased.
Allow the chicken breasts to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.