Smoked Boneless Chicken Breast on Pellet Grill

Smoked chicken breasts in a cast iron skillet, surrounded by spinach leaves.

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Smoked Boneless Chicken Breast on Pellet Grill

This easy Smoked Boneless Chicken Breast on Pellet Grill recipe only takes one hour as no marinating or brining is required. The chicken breasts are tender, juicy, and flavorful, thanks to the delicious dry rub.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 267kcal

Author: Jeri Walker

Equipment

Meat Thermometer
Pellet grill

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Dry Rub for Chicken The recipe below makes 9 tbsp; save the extra the next time you make chicken.

Dry Rub For Smoked Chicken

¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons Roasted Garlic and Peppers Seasoning a Club House seasoning
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the pellet grill to 225°F.
Use paper towels to pat dry the chicken breasts.
Apply olive oil evenly over the entire chicken breast.
Apply the dry rub over the chicken breasts and ensure it covers all parts; top, bottom, and sides.
Place the seasoned chicken breasts directly on the grill grates of the preheated grill.
Close the lid and smoke until the internal temperature of the chicken breast, measured in the thickest part of the meat, is 165 degrees F. This will take about 1 hour. Flip the chicken halfway through the cooking time to get nice grill marks.
If you like BBQ sauce, apply it during the last few minutes of cooking time.
Remove the smoked chicken breasts from the grill, cover with aluminum foil, and let them rest for 5 minutes.
Serve with your favorite side dishes.

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Notes

For best results, cook by temperature, not by time.
Use a digital thermometer to closely monitor the meat's temperature, ensuring it is always cooked to a safe internal temperature.
Large chicken breasts will take longer to cook than smaller breasts.

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