Delicious Smoked Chicken Breasts Recipe

This smoked chicken breasts recipe is perfect for a family dinner or a backyard BBQ. The chicken is brined to keep it moist and flavorful, then smoked to tender perfection with a delicious blend of spices. Serve it with your favorite sides for a meal everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp black peppercorns
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Wood chips for smoking (applewood or hickory)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the kosher salt, brown sugar, black peppercorns, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Mix well to make the brine.
2. Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and pour the brine over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 2 hours.
3. Remove the chicken breasts from the brine and pat them dry with paper towels.
4. Prepare your smoker according to manufacturer's instructions, adding wood chips for smoking.
5. Place the chicken breasts on the smoker rack and smoke at 225°F for 2-3 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6. Remove the chicken from the smoker, tent with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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