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electric smoker chicken breast recipe
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Electric Smoker Chicken Breast

Smoke chicken breasts the easy way with this electric smoker recipe. Prepared with a simple herb BBQ dry rub and cooked over applewood, these smoked boneless chicken breasts are bursting with barbecue flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Smoking wood chips (apple, peach or cherry)

Ingredients

  • 4 large chicken breasts skinless and boneless
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

BBQ Dry Rub

  • 1 tbsp thyme
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Fire up electric smoker to 225°F (107°C). Put apple, peach, or cherry wood chips in the tray or smoker box.
  • Coat the chicken breasts in a thin layer of olive oil. Combine all dry rub ingredients in a small bowl. Apply dry rub seasoning to each breast, covering evenly on all sides.
  • Transfer breasts to electric smoker. Close door and smoke until internal temperature has reached 160°F (71°C), approximately 1 hour.
  • Remove chicken breasts from smoker and place on chopping board. Tent in aluminum foil and leave to rest for 5-10 minutes, or until internal temperature has risen to 165°F (74°C).
  • Serve whole or in slices.