How To Smoke Chicken Breast On Traeger Grills

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with higher smoke point.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

smoke wood chips

💰Cheaper: wood pellets

Wood pellets are often more affordable and easier to use.

chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are generally less expensive and more flavorful.

Prepare the smoker according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.

Rub olive oil over the chicken breasts to coat evenly.

Generously apply the BBQ dry rub or poultry seasoning to the chicken breasts, ensuring full coverage.

Preheat the smoker to the appropriate temperature.

Place the chicken breasts on the grill grates.

Smoke the chicken breasts until fully cooked, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Remove the chicken from the smoker and let it rest before slicing.

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