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How Long to Smoke a Chicken Breast at 300 Degrees

Simple recipe for a smoked chicken breast on a pellet smoker.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken breast, smoked, traeger grill
Servings: 4
Calories: 289kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pellet Smoker Recommend Traeger Grills

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup bbq rub

Instructions

  • Preheat pellet smoker to 300 degrees.
  • Drizzle each chicken breast with olive oil.
  • Generously season each breast with rub or desired seasoning.
  • If you are using a wireless thermometer, insert it into the thickest part of one chicken breast.
  • Once the smoker has reached 300 degrees, lay each chicken breast directly on the grill grates and cook with the lid closed for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, close the lid and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  • Remove the chicken breast and gently cover with foil. Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Protein: 48g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 836mg | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg