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Traeger Smoked Chicken Breast

This Traeger Smoked Chicken Breast recipe will leave you with tender and juicy chicken every time! This BBQ chicken is so easy and grills up in less than 30 minutes. It’s such a versatile dish and is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or to include in your weekly meal prep!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinade Time 12 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 289kcal

Equipment

  • Traeger or other pellet smoker

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup avocado oil or olive oil
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tbsp poultry seasoning or your favorite blend
  • ¾ cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat your pellet grill to 450F.
  • In a small bowl whisk the avocado oil, coconut aminos, garlic, and additional seasonings until well combined.
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry and place in either a large bowl or ziplock bag and pour the oil mixture over the top. Mix well ensuring the chicken breasts are well coated with the oil. Set the chicken aside or back into the fridge overnight.
  • Once the grill is hot, place the chicken breasts directly on the pellet grill or bbq and grill for approximately 25 minutes, flipping the chicken breasts halfway through, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160F.
  • Brush the chicken with the BBQ sauce, if using, approximately 5 minutes before removing the chicken from the grill.
  • Remove chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes until internal temp reaches 165F and the chicken is fully cooked. Slice or shred the chicken and enjoy!

Notes

Ingredient Notes
  • Chicken Breast - This recipe works with thighs as well, just adjust the cooking time as need.
  • Seasoning Blend - Use your favorite seasoning blend in this recipe! I love The New Primal’s Citrus Herb blend as well as Trader Joe’s 21 Seasoning Salute. You can also season your chicken with kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder and garlic powder.
  • BBQ Sauce - To keep this dish primal and paleo compatible, I like to use a naturally sweetened BBQ sauce with no additives. One of my favorites is Good Food for Good.
Smoking/Grilling Notes
  • The lower the temperature, the longer the cooking time and the more smoke flavor the chicken will have. The higher the temperature, the faster the chicken will cook however it will have less smoke flavor.
  • The cooking time will also vary based on the size and thickness of the chicken breasts. For best results use a meat thermometer, like the Meater Plus.
  • You can grill this chicken on a traditional propane or charcoal grill over medium high heat. I recommend a meat thermometer to prevent from undercooking or overcooking the chicken.
Storage Notes
  • This chicken recipe is best stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 526mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 167IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg