Irresistibly Delicious Smoked Chicken Breast Recipe!

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: whole chicken

Thighs are often more flavorful and less expensive.

BBQ sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade BBQ sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade sauces can reduce sugar and preservatives.

Season chicken breasts on all sides with a sweet heat rub.

Let the seasoning absorb into the chicken for a bit.

Preheat pellet smoker to 275°F (135°C).

Insert temperature probes into the thicker chicken breasts.

Set temperature app to 158°F (70°C) for the chicken breasts.

Place chicken breasts in the smoker.

Smoke chicken until internal temperature reaches about 145°F (63°C).

Brush barbecue sauce on the chicken, flipping them to coat both sides.

Continue smoking until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 158°F to 160°F (70°C to 71°C).

Remove the smallest chicken breast once it reaches the desired temperature.

Let the chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

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