Description
Discover the secret to succulent and flavorful chicken with this Perfectly Moist Smoked Chicken Breast recipe. Ideal for any gathering, this dish combines tender chicken with rich smoky flavors, enhanced by Traeger Fin & Feather rub for a delectable crust. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue, preparing for a family dinner, or meal prepping for the week, this simple yet impressive recipe will have everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy the versatility of smoked chicken in salads, sandwiches, or even on its own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 tablespoons Traeger Fin & Feather rub
- 1 stick unsalted butter
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and generously apply Traeger Fin & Feather rub.
- Preheat your smoker or pellet grill to 225°F (107°C).
- Place the seasoned chicken on the smoker grates and smoke for about 60 minutes, until reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- In the final minutes of smoking, top each breast with slices of butter.
- Remove from smoker and let rest under foil for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg