Kelly JensenThis 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 these 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?
I cook with fresh produce from my garden and from Misfits Market– they sell fantastic fruit, vegetables, & pantry staples at a discounted price. We get Misfit boxes every other week and love picking out favorite produce for delivery. Get $10 off your first box here!
- 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.
- Olive Oil: I like coating the chicken breast in a little bit of this super flavorful olive oil, which helps the spices stick to the tofu. This oil is a really great value online, and I always keep it stocked in my pantry.
- BBQ Sauce: We absolutely love this fantastic BBQ sauce that you can find on Amazon… I like this one you can get online here! It has a nice spiciness and isn’t too sweet – perfect for smoked chicken. It’s whole30, gluten free, paleo, naturally sweet – so it gets the OK for my pantry.
- 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.
Make Smoked Chicken Gluten Free
This gluten free smoked chicken recipe is a simple meal to make without the wheat. I’m all about making recipes gluten free when I can. Gluten free cooking does NOT have to be bland, boring, or flavorless… It’s quite the opposite when done right. By building meals around gluten free pantry staples and swapping in a few wheat-less ingredients you can make better meals for you and your family.
I made a list of my 125 favorite gluten free pantry ingredients that we use on a weekly basis, and check out all my gluten free recipes here that are on The Herbeevore. These easy and tasty recipes are fantastic meals for everyone at your table.
More of the Best Appetizers for Smoked Meats
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Cucumber Mint Pasta Salad Recipe (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)
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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.
Notes
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