Learn how to make the juiciest smoked chicken breasts using a Pit Boss pellet grill! Show
We take you step-by-step through dry brining and seasoning your smoked chicken breasts, setting up your Pit Boss for the cook, and smoking them to perfection.  We love smoking chicken around here. We’ve done Spatchcocked Chicken, Smoked Chicken Leg Quarters, Smoked Chicken Thighs, a Pit Boss Smoked Whole Chicken, and the always fun and popular Beer Can Chicken. But today we are getting back to basics with some delicious smoked chicken breasts right on our trusty Pit Boss pellet grill. First we are going to do an easy overnight dry brine to make sure they are moist and flavorful and that if you have “skin-on” chicken breasts, the skin stays nice and crispy. Then, we will season them up with one our all time favorite BBQ rubs for chicken and smoke them on the Pit Boss with medium heat indirectly until they are perfectly cooked and colored. Then you can eat your Pit Boss smoked chicken breasts juicy and smoked “as-is” or brush on one of our favorite BBQ sauces to finish them off saucy. </p><h2>Dry Brine the Chicken Breasts to Smoke on the Pit Boss</h2><p>After rinsing and drying, simply sprinkle the top and bottoms of your chicken breasts with kosher salt, or your favorite BBQ rub that has already salt in it.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Seasoned-Chickn-Breasts-X.jpeg" data-wpel-link="internal"><img loading="lazy" class="ezlazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-11360" alt="seasoned chicken breasts" width="1000" height="750" data-ezsrcset="https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Seasoned-Chickn-Breasts-X.jpeg 1000w,https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Seasoned-Chickn-Breasts-X-300x225.jpeg 300w,https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Seasoned-Chickn-Breasts-X-768x576.jpeg 768w,https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Seasoned-Chickn-Breasts-X-500x375.jpeg 500w,https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Seasoned-Chickn-Breasts-X-192x144.jpeg 192w,https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Seasoned-Chickn-Breasts-X-384x288.jpeg 384w,https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Seasoned-Chickn-Breasts-X-90x67.jpeg 90w,https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Seasoned-Chickn-Breasts-X-180x135.jpeg 180w,https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Seasoned-Chickn-Breasts-X-561x421.jpeg 561w,https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Seasoned-Chickn-Breasts-X-265x199.jpeg 265w,https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Seasoned-Chickn-Breasts-X-531x398.jpeg 531w,https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Seasoned-Chickn-Breasts-X-364x273.jpeg 364w,https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Seasoned-Chickn-Breasts-X-728x546.jpeg 728w,https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Seasoned-Chickn-Breasts-X-608x456.jpeg 608w,https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Seasoned-Chickn-Breasts-X-758x569.jpeg 758w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" ezimgfmt="rs rscb47 src ng ngcb47 srcset" data-ezsrc="https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Seasoned-Chickn-Breasts-X.jpeg"></a></p><p>Place the chicken breasts on a wire rack set on top of a baking sheet in the refrigerator overnight.</p><span class="ezoic-autoinsert-ad ezoic-under_first_paragraph"></span><p>We like <a class="amalinkspro-text-link" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BZLZFRG?tag=rbmleads-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow external noreferrer" data-alp-asin="" data-wpel-link="external">this wire rack and baking sheet combo</a> because you want maximum airflow around every side of the chicken breast.</p><p><strong>This overnight seasoning does 2 things:</strong></p><ol><li>That salty moisture that formed on the surface will work its way BACK into the meat to help flavor the interior of the chicken breasts.</li><li>The salt inside will help the chicken retain moisture and not dry out while it smokes on the Pit Boss.</li></ol><p><strong>Moist, flavorful meat. Exactly what we want.</strong></p><div class="amalinkspro-showcase aligncenter apilink yesprime no-disclaimer amalinkspro-showcase-5 alp-load-api" data-alp-showcase-id="5" data-alp-asin="B07BZLZFRG" data-alp-img="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51E8D-AazJL._SL500_.jpg" data-alp-hide-prime="" data-alp-hide-image="" data-alp-hide-price="1" data-alp-hide-button="" style="max-width:400px"><div class="amalinkspro-showcase-stats-col-img"><span class="alp-showcase-img-wrap enabled-img"><a class="alp-showcase-img-link" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BZLZFRG?tag=rbmleads-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Nordic Ware – Ware Half Sheet with Oven Safe Nonstick Grid, 2 Piece Set" height="500" width="500" ezimgfmt="rs rscb47 src ng ngcb47" class="ezlazyload" data-ezsrc="https://www.madbackyard.com/ezoimgfmt/m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51E8D-AazJL._SL500_.jpg"></a></span></div><div class="amalinkspro-showcase-stats-col amalinkspro-showcase-stats-col-info"><a 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before putting it on the Pit Boss.</p><p><strong>Pro Tip: DO NOT use cooking oil to help additional rub adhere to chicken skin.&nbsp; The more oil you apply, the less the skin will crisp up when it cooks.</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><span id="ezoic-pub-video-placeholder-7" class="ezoic-videopicker-video"></span><h2><span id="ezoic-pub-video-placeholder-3" class="ezoic-videopicker-video"></span><div id="ez-video-wrap-85201410b3be1813ad55d81b8bb4c1448fdfe1f9" class="ez-video-wrap" style="align-self:stretch"><div style="max-width:640px" class="ez-video-center"><div id="floating-placeholder-85201410b3be1813ad55d81b8bb4c1448fdfe1f9" class="floating-placeholder" style="display:none"><div id="floating-placeholder-sizer-85201410b3be1813ad55d81b8bb4c1448fdfe1f9" class="floating-placeholder-sizer"></div></div><div id="ez-video-container-85201410b3be1813ad55d81b8bb4c1448fdfe1f9" class="ez-video-container ez-float-right" style="flex-wrap:wrap"><div class="ez-video-ez-stuck-bar" 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Smoked Chicken Breasts</a></div></div>Our Favorite Rubs and Sauces for Pit Boss Smoked Chicken Breasts</h2><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Blues-Hog-Three-Pigs-X.jpeg" data-wpel-link="internal"><img loading="lazy" class="ezlazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-11349" alt="three little pigs seasoning and blues hog sauce" width="1000" height="750" data-ezsrcset="https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Blues-Hog-Three-Pigs-X.jpeg 1000w,https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Blues-Hog-Three-Pigs-X-300x225.jpeg 300w,https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Blues-Hog-Three-Pigs-X-768x576.jpeg 768w,https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Blues-Hog-Three-Pigs-X-500x375.jpeg 500w,https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Blues-Hog-Three-Pigs-X-192x144.jpeg 192w,https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Blues-Hog-Three-Pigs-X-384x288.jpeg 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data-ezsrc="https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Blues-Hog-Three-Pigs-X.jpeg"></a></p><p><span id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-163" class="ezoic-adpicker-ad"></span><span class="ezoic-ad ezoic-at-0 banner-1 banner-1163 adtester-container adtester-container-163" data-ez-name="madbackyard_com-banner-1"><span id="div-gpt-ad-madbackyard_com-banner-1-0" ezaw="300" ezah="250" style="position:relative;z-index:0;display:inline-block;padding:0;min-height:250px;min-width:300px" class="ezoic-ad"><script data-ezscrex="false" data-cfasync="false" style="display:none">if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'madbackyard_com-banner-1','ezslot_4',163,'0','0'])};if(typeof __ez_fad_position!='undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-madbackyard_com-banner-1-0')}; </p><h3>Best Store Bought Rubs for Smoked Chicken Breasts</h3><p>Now, you can use ANY of your favorite BBQ rubs for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/beer-can-chicken-on-a-pellet-grill/" data-wpel-link="internal">smoked chicken</a>.</p><p>Since we are only smoking these at 300°F we don’t need to worry about burning any sugary rubs.</p><p>So choose any rub you like and sprinkle it on generously on both sides of each chicken breast.</p><p><a class="amalinkspro-text-link" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OJNZXWO?tag=rbmleads-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow external noreferrer" data-alp-asin="" data-wpel-link="external">Three Little Pigs Touch of Cherry</a> is one of our personal favorite rubs for smoked chicken, and their <a class="amalinkspro-text-link" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SNEGVV2?tag=rbmleads-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow external noreferrer" data-alp-asin="" data-wpel-link="external">Kansas City Championship Rub</a> will give you a good hit of garlic, onion, and some heat if you like more of those flavors.</p><p>You can always mix it in with a more balanced rub like <a class="amalinkspro-text-link" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FXTHRSA?tag=rbmleads-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow external noreferrer" data-alp-asin="" data-wpel-link="external">Blues Hog</a> if you just want to add a little of those flavors.</p><div class="amalinkspro-showcase aligncenter apilink yesprime no-disclaimer amalinkspro-showcase-5 alp-load-api" data-alp-showcase-id="5" data-alp-asin="B00SNEGVV2" data-alp-img="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZjkErlDnL._SL500_.jpg" data-alp-hide-prime="" data-alp-hide-image="" data-alp-hide-price="1" data-alp-hide-button="" style="max-width:400px"><div class="amalinkspro-showcase-stats-col-img"><span class="alp-showcase-img-wrap enabled-img"><a class="alp-showcase-img-link" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SNEGVV2?tag=rbmleads-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Three Little Pigs Kansas City Championship BBQ Rub LARGE 12.5 Oz" height="500" width="500" ezimgfmt="rs rscb47 src ng ngcb47" class="ezlazyload" data-ezsrc="https://www.madbackyard.com/ezoimgfmt/m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZjkErlDnL._SL500_.jpg"></a></span></div><div class="amalinkspro-showcase-stats-col amalinkspro-showcase-stats-col-info"><a class="amalinkspro-showcase-5-titlebox" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SNEGVV2?tag=rbmleads-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Three Little Pigs Kansas City Championship BBQ Rub LARGE 12.5 Oz</a></div><div class="amalinkspro-clear"></div><div class="amalinkspro-showcase-bottom-cta"><div class="amalinkspro-showcase-bottom-cta-price"><span></span></div><span class="amalinkspro-showcase-btn-wrap"><a class="amalinkspro-showcase-bottom-cta-link" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SNEGVV2?tag=rbmleads-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span class="alp-showcase-amalink-editable">Check Price on Amazon</span></a></span><div class="amalinkspro-clear"></div></div><span class="ezoic-autoinsert-ad ezoic-mid_content"></span><span style="clear:both;display:block" id="ez-clearholder-box-4"></span><span class="ezoic-ad ezoic-at-0 box-4 box-4260 adtester-container adtester-container-260" data-ez-name="madbackyard_com-box-4"><span id="div-gpt-ad-madbackyard_com-box-4-0" ezaw="300" ezah="250" style="position:relative;z-index:0;display:inline-block;padding:0;min-height:250px;min-width:300px" class="ezoic-ad"><script data-ezscrex="false" data-cfasync="false" style="display:none">if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'madbackyard_com-box-4','ezslot_8',260,'0','0'])};if(typeof __ez_fad_position!='undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-madbackyard_com-box-4-0')};</p></div><p>If you want a quality rub <em><strong>without ANY sugar</strong></em>, we are big fans of <a class="amalinkspro-text-link" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K86F6LI?tag=rbmleads-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow external noreferrer" data-alp-asin="" data-wpel-link="external">Bad Byron’s Butt Rub Seasoning.</a></p><p>Although we typically use it on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/traeger-smoked-beef-tenderloin/" data-wpel-link="internal">cuts of beef</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/how-to-make-smoked-flank-steak/" data-wpel-link="internal">steaks</a> where we are going for a more savory flavor, there is no real reason you can’t apply it to your Pit Boss smoked chicken breasts if you are looking for big flavor <em><strong>without all the sugar</strong></em>.</p><div class="amalinkspro-showcase aligncenter apilink yesprime no-disclaimer amalinkspro-showcase-4 alp-load-api" data-alp-showcase-id="4" data-alp-img="LargeImage" data-alp-asin="B01K86F6LI" data-alp-hide-prime="" data-alp-hide-image="" data-alp-hide-price="1" data-alp-hide-button="" style="max-width:750px"><div class="amalinkspro-showcase-stats-col 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class="ezoic-ad"><script data-ezscrex="false" data-cfasync="false" style="display:none">if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'madbackyard_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_12',164,'0','0'])};if(typeof __ez_fad_position!='undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-madbackyard_com-large-leaderboard-2-0')};If you just want to get a good classic BBQ rub on your Pit Boss smoked chicken breasts before throwing them in , then we’ve got you covered with this simple rub recipe with seasonings most people have on hand in the pantry:
Mix thoroughly, (using a re-usable plastic shaker works best), and then sprinkle directly on your chicken. If you don’t want that much sugar, you can replace with more paprika, smoked paprika. or increase the amount of chili powder and other savory seasonings. Our Favorite BBQ Sauces for Pit Boss Smoked Chicken BreastsBlues Hog again wins the day here with their amazing lineup of sauces. While their rubs are great, their sauces are WORLD CLASS. Their Original BBQ Sauce is VERY thick, VERY sweet, and incredibly heavy on flavor, so a little goes a LONG way. In fact, we actually like to cut it with their Tennessee Red Sauce, which is a thinner, more vinegar based sauce, that is our hands down favorite sauce to use on our pulled pork as described here. You can pick up both and mix them like we do, or mix some Blues Hog Original in with one of your other favorites (we’d suggest more savory sauces to balance the sugar, like this one from Aaron Franklin.)
Kosmos also makes a great lineup of BBQ sauces that work great on smoked chicken breasts, especially if you want to try some more adventurous flavors such as their Peach Habanero or Honey Jalapeno.
</p><h2>The Best Wood Pellets for Smoking Chicken Breasts on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill</h2><p>Poultry, like fish, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/how-to-smoke-on-a-gas-grill-the-right-way/" data-wpel-link="internal">absorbs smoke very quickly</a> and a little goes a long way.</p><p>The best woods for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/traeger-smoked-whole-chicken/" data-wpel-link="internal">smoking chicken</a> include the fruitwoods like apple, cherry, and peach, but also the milder smoking woods like pecan, oak and alder.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Pellets-in-hopper-2-X.jpeg" data-wpel-link="internal"><img loading="lazy" class="ezlazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-11316" alt="pouring pellets in a pit boss hopper" width="1000" height="818" data-ezsrcset="https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Pellets-in-hopper-2-X.jpeg 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data-ezsrc="https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Pellets-in-hopper-2-X.jpeg"></a></p><p>Mesquite and hickory will give a <em><strong>very</strong></em> aggressive smoke flavor and should only be used if mixed in with some of the other types mentioned above.</p><div class="amalinkspro-showcase alignnone apilink yesprime amalinkspro-showcase-6 alp-load-api" data-alp-showcase-id="6" data-alp-asin="B00L2AD8D8" data-alp-img="LargeImage" data-alp-hide-prime="" data-alp-hide-image="" data-alp-hide-price="1" data-alp-hide-button="" style="max-width:600px"><div class="amalinkspro-showcase-stats-col-img"><span class="alp-showcase-img-wrap enabled-img"><a class="alp-showcase-img-link" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L2AD8D8?tag=rbmleads-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"></a></span></div><div class="amalinkspro-showcase-stats-col amalinkspro-showcase-stats-col-info"><a class="amalinkspro-showcase-6-titlebox" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L2AD8D8?tag=rbmleads-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">BBQr’s Delight Wood Smoking Pellets – Super Smoker Variety Value Pack</a><div class="showcase-6-features"><ul><li><span class="alp-showcase-spec-val-editable">Includes 1 pound bag of each flavor Apple, Hickory, Mesquite, Cherry, Pecan and Jack DanielsIncludes 1 pound bag of each flavor Apple, Hickory, Mesquite, Cherry, Pecan and Jack Daniels</span></li></ul></div><div class="amalinkspro-showcase-bottom-cta-price"><span></span></div></div><div class="amalinkspro-showcase-bottom-cta"><span class="amalinkspro-showcase-btn-wrap"><a class="amalinkspro-showcase-bottom-cta-link" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L2AD8D8?tag=rbmleads-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span class="alp-showcase-amalink-editable">Check Price on Amazon</span></a></span><div class="amalinkspro-clear"></div></div></div><p><span id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-166" 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in a sealed room temperature container like <a class="amalinkspro-text-link" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088BG929B?tag=rbmleads-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow external noreferrer" data-alp-asin="" data-wpel-link="external">this 20 lb pellet container</a> rather than in the Pit Boss hopper outside.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/how-long-do-traeger-pellets-last/" data-wpel-link="internal">Pellets do not last forever</a>, but will definitely last a LOT longer if stored indoors in a quality airtight container.</p><div class="amalinkspro-showcase aligncenter apilink yesprime no-disclaimer amalinkspro-showcase-4 alp-load-api" data-alp-showcase-id="4" data-alp-img="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+jaZ3IKlL._SL500_.jpg" data-alp-asin="B088BG929B" data-alp-hide-prime="" data-alp-hide-image="" data-alp-hide-price="1" data-alp-hide-button="" style="max-width:750px"><div class="amalinkspro-showcase-stats-col 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class="alp-showcase-spec-val-editable">Weatherproof, airtight lid protects pellets from the elements, keeping them fresh and dry</span></li><li><span class="alp-showcase-spec-val-editable">Wire-mesh filter separates wood dust from the pellets for a clean burn</span></li><li><span class="alp-showcase-spec-val-editable">Heavy-duty plastic scoop to easily transfer pellets</span></li></ul></div></div><div class="amalinkspro-clear"></div><div class="amalinkspro-showcase-bottom-cta"><div class="amalinkspro-showcase-bottom-cta-price"></div><a class="amalinkspro-showcase-bottom-cta-link" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088BG929B?tag=rbmleads-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span class="alp-showcase-amalink-editable">Check Price on Amazon</span></a><div class="amalinkspro-clear"></div></div><div class="amalinkspro-clear"></div></div><p> </p><span id="ezoic-pub-video-placeholder-2" class="ezoic-videopicker-video"></span><h2>How to Smoke Chicken Breasts on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill</h2><p>We have previously covered <a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/how-to-season-a-pit-boss-pellet-grill/" data-wpel-link="internal">how to season a Pit Boss</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/how-to-start-a-pit-boss-pellet-grill/" data-wpel-link="internal">how to start a Pit Boss</a>, as well as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/pellet-grill-not-making-enough-smoke/" data-wpel-link="internal">how to troubleshoot the smoke level of your pellet grill</a>.</p><p><span id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-198" class="ezoic-adpicker-ad"></span>So if you need a more in-depth review on how to use your Pit Boss for the first time, check those articles out first!</p><p><span id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-167" class="ezoic-adpicker-ad"></span><span class="ezoic-ad ezoic-at-0 leader-2 leader-2167 adtester-container adtester-container-167" data-ez-name="madbackyard_com-leader-2"><span id="div-gpt-ad-madbackyard_com-leader-2-0" ezaw="300" ezah="250" style="position:relative;z-index:0;display:inline-block;padding:0;min-height:250px;min-width:300px" class="ezoic-ad"><script data-ezscrex="false" data-cfasync="false" style="display:none">if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'madbackyard_com-leader-2','ezslot_10',167,'0','0'])};if(typeof __ez_fad_position!='undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-madbackyard_com-leader-2-0')};But below is a brief overview of how a Pit Boss pellet grill works and how to start it up properly to prepare to smoke your food. How a Pit Boss Pellet Grill WorksIn order to cook ANYTHING well on a Pit Boss pellet grill, you need to first have a basic understanding of how a pellet grill works. ***Completely New to Using a Pellet Grill? No Worries!**** Hop over and check out this Complete Guide to Understanding How a Pellet Grill Works if you are interested in learning more in depth. We’ll be here when you get back!*** Add your Hardwood PelletsFirst, you add hardwood pellets into the side hopper. The Pit Boss pellet grill automatically feeds these small wood pellets via an auger mechanism to a fire potwhere they are burned up, providing both heat and smokey flavor. The pellet grill automatically controls the flow of pellets depending on your temperature setting so that you maintain an even temperature throughout the entire cook. How to Start up the Pit Boss Pellet Grill
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What Temperature do you Smoke Chicken Breasts on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill?You will need to watch both your cooking temperature and internal temperature carefully when smoking the chicken breasts on your Pit Boss. We recommend setting up the Pit Boss for indirect heat to cook at 300°F. This seems to be the best temperature for smoking chicken breasts on a Pit Boss. Any lower, your smoked chicken breasts will not only take forever, but the meat may dry out. Any higher, and you risk burning the sugar in your BBQ rub. However, if you are using a no-sugar rub like Bad Byron’s, feel free to smoke the chicken breasts at 325-350°F. If you are adding a barbecue sauce at the end you want to carmelize, its OK to crank the heat up to 350-375°F for the last 5-10 minutes after brushing on the sauce. Target Internal Temperature for Smoked Chicken BreastsYou HAVE to use a good instant read meat thermometer to know where the internal temperature is of your smoked chicken breasts on the Pit Boss. If your smoked chicken breasts are big enough, you’ll want a good leave in probe thermometer like the Thermopro as well as a second instant read thermometer to spot check as you get close to pulling them off the Pit Boss. If you don’t yet own an instant read thermometer, ThermoPro makes a good one of these too.
While we have used and recommended ThermoPro for years, lately we have also become big fans of the MEATER leave in thermometer. It is extremely accurate and has an incredible 165 foot bluetooth range and works right with your smartphone so you don’t need to carry a separate controller around with you like many other remote thermometers require. It’s got a great free app that is constantly being updated and even has an algorithm to predict how much longer your type of meat will take to cook based on cooking temperature, target temperature, current internal temperature. It’s like a GPS for your meat!
Anyways, back to our smoked chicken... We are going to bring the internal temperature of our smoked chicken breasts up to 165°F. Since the smoked chicken breasts are white meat, they don’t need to cook as high as dark meat like legs and thighs. If they are small chicken breasts, you can try taking them off at 160°F and letting the residual heat from the outside bring the inside up to 165°F while they rest so as not to risk overcooking them. How Long Does it Take to Smoke Chicken Breasts on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill?You’ll want to monitor the internal temperature of the chicken breasts closely for doneness. This is really the only way to know when they are close to being done. Because chicken breasts come in a variety of sizes as well as whether they are boneless or skinless, the time it takes to smoke them can vary widely. Remember, we are bringing them up to 165°F on your instant read thermometer. In a 300°F Pit Boss, it will take roughly 40 minutes to smoke boneless chicken breasts and closer to 60 minutes for bone-in. Depending on the size of your chicken breasts, how consistent your Pit Boss temperature is, the humidity outside, as well a number of other factors, your cooking time may be more or less, so be prepared. Pro Tip: If you want the crispiest skin possible on skin-on chicken breasts, avoid basting or spraying the chicken breasts with anything while they are smoking. Keep the lid closed as much as possible, and use the temperature probes to tell you when they are done. Pro Tip #2: If you’re going to apply a bbq sauce at the end to skin-on chicken breasts, wait as long as possible until the skin has fully crisped up. If you add sauce before the skin gets crispy, IT WILL NEVER GET CRISPY at that point. Serve your smoked chicken breasts while they are still hot, with some extra warmed up BBQ sauce on the side if your guests wish. Smoked chicken breasts are great on their own, or you can pair them with our maple bourbon smoked pineapple for a Hawaiian theme. Smoked broccoli, smoked asparagus, and even smoked cauliflower and smoked carrots are great if you’re eating healthy. If you want something a little richer, check out our Sticky Smoked Sweet Potatoes to cook and serve alongside your Pit Boss smoked chicken. Enjoy! What Else Can I Smoke on my Pit Boss?So glad you asked! Check out some of our other favorite recipes below that can all be easily modified for a Pit Boss if not done so already. Pork
Beef
Seafood
Poultry
</p><h3><strong>Lamb</strong></h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/how-to-smoke-a-leg-of-lamb/" data-wpel-link="internal"><strong>Smoked Leg of Lamb with Guinness Marinade</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/how-to-smoke-lamb-chops/" data-wpel-link="internal"><strong>Smoked Lamb Chops with a Balsamic Butter Sauce</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/how-to-smoke-a-rack-of-lamb/" data-wpel-link="internal"><strong>Smoked Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary or Smoker</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/how-to-smoke-a-lamb-shoulder/" data-wpel-link="internal"><strong>Smoked and Pulled Lamb Shoulder with a Turkish Spice Rub</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/how-to-smoke-lamb-shanks/" data-wpel-link="internal"><strong>Smoked Lamb Shanks</strong></a></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Other Odds and Ends</strong></h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/how-to-smoke-cheese-in-a-masterbuilt-electric-smoker/" data-wpel-link="internal"><strong>Masterbuilt Smoked Cheese</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/how-to-make-smoked-gouda/" data-wpel-link="internal"><strong>Smoked Gouda Cheese</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/how-to-make-smoked-asparagus/" data-wpel-link="internal"><strong>Smoked Asparagus</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/how-to-make-smoked-broccoli/" data-wpel-link="internal"><strong>Easy Smoked Broccoli</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/how-to-make-smoked-cauliflower/" data-wpel-link="internal"><strong>Smoked Cauliflower</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/smoked-sweet-potatoes/" data-wpel-link="internal"><strong>Sticky Smoked Sweet Potatoes</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/how-to-steam-tamales/" data-wpel-link="internal"><strong>How to Steam Tamales</strong></a><span class="ezoic-autoinsert-ad ezoic-incontent_17"></span><span style="clear:both;display:block" id="ez-clearholder-portrait-2"></span><span class="ezoic-ad ezoic-at-0 portrait-2 portrait-2712 adtester-container adtester-container-712" data-ez-name="madbackyard_com-portrait-2"><span id="div-gpt-ad-madbackyard_com-portrait-2-0" ezaw="300" ezah="250" style="position:relative;z-index:0;display:inline-block;padding:0;min-height:250px;min-width:300px" class="ezoic-ad"><script data-ezscrex="false" data-cfasync="false" style="display:none">if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'madbackyard_com-portrait-2','ezslot_25',712,'0','0'])};if(typeof __ez_fad_position!='undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-madbackyard_com-portrait-2-0')};<li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/smoked-pineapple/" data-wpel-link="internal"><strong>Smoked Pineapple in a Maple Bourbon Sauce</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.madbackyard.com/how-to-make-smoked-carrots/" data-wpel-link="internal"><strong>Smoked Carrots with a Honey Balsamic Glaze</strong></a></li></p><p> </p><div id="recipe"></div><div id="wprm-recipe-container-9895" class="wprm-recipe-container" data-recipe-id="9895" data-servings="4"><div class="wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-chic"><div class="wprm-container-float-right"><div class="wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded"><img style="border-width:0;border-style:solid;border-color:#666;border-radius:3px" width="250" height="250" class="ezlazyload attachment-250x250 size-250x250" alt="" loading="lazy" data-ezsrcset="https://www.madbackyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Pit-Boss-Smoked-Chicken-Breasts-2-X-384x384.jpeg 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Pit Boss Smoked Chicken breasts are first dry brined and seasoned overnight to get the most flavor and juiciest meat.</span><div class="wprm-spacer"></div><span style="display:block">Then we smoke them with indirect heat on the Pit Boss pellet grill. 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"In a Pinch" BBQ Rub
Wash the Chicken Breasts
Dry Brine Overnight
Remove the Next Day
Start the Pit Boss Pellet Grill
Smoking the Chicken Breasts on the Pit Boss Pellet Grill
Calories: 550kcal Keyword barbecue, barbecue chicken, bbq, BBQ Chicken, BBQ Chicken Breasts, chicken breasts, pellet grill, Pit Boss, Pit Boss Chicken, Pit Boss Chicken Breasts, Pit Boss Recipes, Pit Boss Smoked Chicken, Smoked Chicken, Smoked Chicken Breasts, white meat How long do you smoke chicken breast on a pit boss smoker?Prepare your smoker to a temperature of 225 degrees. I use a Pit Boss Pro Series 1100 smoker, bur of course any smoker will do. Once smoker is up to temp, place your chicken breast in smoker at 225 degrees for 1 hour.
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More videos on YouTube.. What temperature do you smoke chicken breast on pit boss pellet?Just be sure to know how your smoker smokes and to use a water pan or aluminum foil if needed. Once I get my Pellet Grill rolling smoke I set it at 225 degrees with the P Setting at P7. You can cook at a hotter temperature if you are in a hurry but 225 on my Pitboss is my sweet spot.
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