Description
Tender smoked chicken breasts topped with aromatic herb butter, featuring rosemary, thyme, and garlic for a gourmet American dish in under 90 minutes.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–8 oz each)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (or vegan butter substitute)
1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
1 tbsp fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
3 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tsp granulated garlic)
Garlic powder, onion powder, and sea salt for seasoning
Lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat smoker to 250°F using applewood chips and let the temperature stabilize.
Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, and sea salt.
Place chicken on smoker rack and smoke for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 150°F.
In a small bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, and lemon zest. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Top the smoked chicken breasts with the herb butter. Rest the chicken for 10 minutes before serving immediately.
Notes
Use a digital thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F to avoid overcooking
Wrap chicken in foil halfway through smoking for even basting and moisture retention
Chill the herb butter in the refrigerator for a firmer texture before applying it
Let the chicken rest on a wire rack for even cooling and temperature distribution
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg