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Smoked Chicken Breasts

Looking for the best way to make smoked chicken breasts? Look no further. This is the best way to make juicy and tender smoked chicken breasts.
Cuisine American
Keyword brine, chicken breast
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Additional Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 231kcal
Author Nick

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 quart water warm
  • ¼ cup kosher salt or Bird Booster link in notes

Instructions

  • Combine the water and salt and stir until the salt has dissolved. Place a cup of ice into the solution to cool it down.
  • Put your chicken breasts in a food storage container and pour the brine over top of the chicken and then seal. Place the container in the refrigerator 1-6 hours.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the brine and pat dry. Sprinkle rub on each of the breasts and place them directly on the grates of your smoker.
  • Smoke the chicken breasts at 225 degrees until the internal temp hits 165 degrees.
  • Let the chicken rest for five minutes before serving.

Notes

The general rule is 1 part table salt is equal to 2 parts Kosher salt. If you are substituting table salt for kosher salt in this brine recipe please use ⅛ cup of salt.
Bird Booster
Storage Container
Thermapen

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal