Chicken Breast for a Newbie

[whitetailfreak]

This is the first thing im gonna try smoking and thinkin about using apple for the smoke...Other than the brine and the rub is this pretty easy????My lil huntin buddy is counting on me and i dont wanna let him down....Thank-u for all your help....

 

[smokinhusker]

Apple sounds good for chicken. I've never done chicken breasts but I did a search on here:

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/104926/bacon-wrapped-chicken-breast

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/89461/chicken-breast

and of course there are lots more. Bet your hunting buddy would like fatties too! Just a thought.

Good luck

 

[whitetailfreak]

Husker, Thank-ya for the reply,,,I def will be trying the fatties..

 

[teeznuts]

Chicken is a snap! just have a good thermometer and you should have no problems. You can even get adventurous with it and it still comes out perfect as long as you cook to temp.

Here's a couple I did.

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/...d-sausage-stuffed-chicken-breasts-with-q-view

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/110156/bacon-wrapped-cordon-bleu-with-q-view

Good luck and take pics!

 

[whitetailfreak]

Teez, Your my idol....lol..Dang that looks good.

 

[teeznuts]

Teez, Your my idol....lol..Dang that looks good.

Can't wait to see how yours turns out.

 

[venture]

Chix Breast would be about the last thing I would recommend for a newbie?

If he does this, he should be an instant pro?

Good luck and good smoking.

 

[SmokinAl]

Don't forget the camera!

 

[davidhef88]

          

   good luck!  I will be looking for some pics.

 

[thin blue smoke]

Chicken is a snap! just have a good thermometer and you should have no problems. You can even get adventurous with it and it still comes out perfect as long as you cook to temp.

Here's a couple I did.

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/...d-sausage-stuffed-chicken-breasts-with-q-view

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/110156/bacon-wrapped-cordon-bleu-with-q-view

Good luck and take pics!

Could not decide what to cook this weekend until I saw the link to your sausage stuffed chicken breasts--man do they look good.

 

 

[Jbrumels]

Chicken is a snap! just have a good thermometer and you should have no problems. You can even get adventurous with it and it still comes out perfect as long as you cook to temp.

Here's a couple I did.

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/...d-sausage-stuffed-chicken-breasts-with-q-view

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/110156/bacon-wrapped-cordon-bleu-with-q-view

Good luck and take pics!

I am new to smoking.... Trying to smoke boneless breasts and can't seem to get them above 160. They seem to be stalling. Any thoughts or advice?

 

[teeznuts]

I am new to smoking.... Trying to smoke boneless breasts and can't seem to get them above 160. They seem to be stalling. Any thoughts or advice?

I would probably finish them on the grill. Depending on how you're smoking them(bacon wrapped? stuffed?) they run the risk of drying out if you leave them in the smoker while riding out the stall. It may be considered cheating but if it were me I'd throw them on the grill for a few minutes since they've probably already picked up enough smoke. Just my humble opinion.

 

[RiversideSm0ker]

I agree with Teeznuts. At 160 you won’t need more than a few minutes on a grill. The smoker has done all it needs to by then. If you have grill grated for your firebox you could seat them on that as well.

G

 

[Jbrumels]

I would probably finish them on the grill. Depending on how you're smoking them(bacon wrapped? stuffed?) they run the risk of drying out if you leave them in the smoker while riding out the stall. It may be considered cheating but if it were me I'd throw them on the grill for a few minutes since they've probably already picked up enough smoke. Just my humble opinion.

Thanks... I guess is was surprised by the stall. The chicken gets to 150 to 155 fairly fast and then just kinda stalls. If that's normal I am OK.