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Jump to Recipe PrintThis Smoked Smoked Chicken Breast is a fantastic recipe for the electric smoker. This easy chicken is flavorful & high in protein.
We make these every time our electric smoker is on, and they always turn out amazing!
Our friends gave us an electric smoker for a housewarming gift a while ago, and it has been great to smoke meat. And whole chicken breasts come out surprisingly tender, juicy, and perfect every time. You will need a meat thermometer to determine when the chicken breast is done (165 degrees Fahrenheit).
We use wireless Bluetooth thermometers which stay in the smoker and ping our phones when they’re done cooking. Set it and forget it style 🙂
This Smoked Chicken Breast Recipe Is
- Savory
- Earthy
- Smokey
- High Protein
- Simple
- Versatile
- Gluten free, keto, low carb, Whole30, and paleo
What’s In This Electric Smoker Chicken Breast Recipe?
See the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!
- Chicken – we get chicken breasts from a farm down the street (perks of living in the country!) but try to get locally sourced meat if you can to support your local farmers.
- Extra virgin olive oil
- BBQ Sauce: Use your favorite brand for this smoked chicken.
- Montreal Steak Spice: This is our absolute favorite spice blend, we put it on everything!
- Dijon Mustard – for a really nice flavor and texture, this dijon is a favorite in our pantry.
How to Smoke Chicken Breast in an Electric Smoker
- Set the electric smoker to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the chicken breasts in an aluminum tray. Coat the chicken breasts in rubs and spices. If using a sauce, pour directly over the chicken breasts. If using a spice, drizzle a little olive oil on the chicken first then add a pinch of spice so the spices/seasonings stick to the surface of the chicken. I like to use BBQ sauce and Montreal Steak spice for my chicken, also Dijon mustard.
- Place the chicken in the smokers, and smoke until the center of the chicken breasts reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (about 3-4 hours in our smoker). Always test with a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken is fully cooked.
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Smoked Chicken Breast
Equipment
- electric smoker
- meat thermometer *see Note Below
Ingredients
- 3 large chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup sauces I like BBQ and teriyaki
- 2 tablespoons dry spices I like Montreal steak spice
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
Instructions
- Set the electric smoker to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the chicken breasts in an aluminum tray. Coat the chicken breasts in rubs and spices. If using a sauce, pour directly over the chicken breasts. If using a spice, drizzle a little olive oil on the chicken first then add a pinch of spice so the spices/seasonings stick to the surface of the chicken. I like to use BBQ sauce and Montreal Steak spice for my chicken, also Dijon mustard.
- Place the chicken in the smokers, and smoke until the center of the chicken breasts reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (about 3-4 hours in our smoker). Always test with a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken is fully cooked.
Nutrition
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