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Traeger Chicken Breasts Grilled or Smoked

Recommened rubs, temperatures, and cook times for chicken breasts on a Traeger Grill.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Dry Brine2 hours
Total Time2 hours 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: traeger grill
Servings: 6
Calories: 192kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Sheet Pan Lined with Wire Rack
  • 1 Wireless Meat Thermometer

Ingredients

  • 4 Chicken Breasts boneless skinless
  • 2 tablespoon Traeger Rub
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil or other neutral flavored oil

Instructions

Traeger Grilled Chicken

  • Season your chicken breasts generously 1-2 hours before cooking.
  • When you are ready to cook, preheat your Traeger grills to 375F.
  • Drizzle the seasoned chicken breasts with olive oil and add more seasoning if necessary.
  • Lay the seasoned chicken breasts directly on the grill grates and close the lid.
  • Flip the chicken after 12-15 minutes.
  • Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 155-158F.
  • Remove from the grill and cover with foil. Carry over cooking will finish the rest.

Traeger Smoked Chicken

  • Smoke the chicken breast at 250F for 45-60 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken and increase the grill temperature to 375F.
  • When the grill has reached 375F, add the chicken breast back to the grill and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 155-160F. Let the carryover cooking finish the rest.
  • Remove the chicken and cover with foil. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

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Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal | Protein: 32g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 557mg | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg