Easy Smoked Chicken Breast Recipe

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 rub with brown sugar and paprika.

Cut the chicken breast into tenderloins for better seasoning and smoke absorption.

Check the barbecue smoker setup with charcoal and hickory wood.

Wait for the smoker to reach 225°F before adding the chicken and wood.

Add a pan of water inside the smoker to maintain moisture during smoking.

Place the chicken in the smoker and close it to capture heat.

Monitor the smoking process; use a wired thermometer to check the chicken's internal temperature aiming for 165°F.

Once the chicken reaches the desired temperature, remove it from the smoker and slice it to serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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