Pellet Grill Smoked Chicken Breast with BBQ Sauce Recipe
Learn how to smoke chicken breast on a Traeger or pellet grill and enjoy easy to make juicy and flavorful smoked chicken breast
Servings 4 servings
Calories 208kcal
Equipment
- pellet grill
- wood pellets
- instant read thermometer
Ingredients
- 16 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- salt to taste if not brining
- ½ cup bbq sauce
Optional Brine Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon Himalayan salt
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
Optional Brine Instructions
- Combine water, sugar, and salt until well dissolved. Place chicken breast into a large casserole dish and cover with brine for 4 hours.3 tablespoon Himalayan salt, 4 cups water, 1 tablespoon sugar
Smoking Instructions
- Preheat Traeger, Pit Boss, or pellet grill to 225F for 15 minutes.
- Dry brined chicken and season with paprika. Or, season chicken with salt and paprika.16 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, 2 teaspoon paprika, salt to taste
- Place prepared chicken onto the grill grates and close the lid. Smoke for 1-3 hours depending on the thickness of the meat.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking when the meat has reached 145-150F, evenly brush the bbq sauce. Allow the meat to continue to cook until 165F.½ cup bbq sauce
- Take the meat off of the grill and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You do not need to add salt to the smoked chicken breast if you brine it. If you make it without brine, be sure to salt the chicken.
- Be sure to preheat the grill for at least 15 minutes prior to cooking.
- Use an instant-read meat thermometer to temp the chicken to 165F.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes to keep it juicy and moist.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.2g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 3.3g