Name: Smoked Chicken Breasts Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon black pepper

How To Make Smoked Chicken Breasts Recipe

The breast is the leanest part of a chicken. No wonder a lot of health buffs and fitness enthusiasts are drawn to this specific cut of meat. Besides that, you can make all kinds of dishes with it! Just take a look at this collection of chicken breast recipes, and you’ll be surprised by the range of options. Try it out and make everything from crispy baked dishes to tender slow-cooked renditions.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 3 hours

Total: 3 hours and 10 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C).
Rub olive oil all over the chicken breasts.
In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make a spice rub.
Sprinkle the spice rub evenly over the chicken breasts, making sure to coat all sides.
Place the chicken breasts on the smoker rack and smoke for 2 hours.
After 2 hours, increase the temperature to 275°F (135°C) and continue to smoke for an additional 1 hour, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken breasts from the smoker and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.