Smoked Boneless Chicken Breast

[posey]

My husband and I just tried to smoke for the first time. I'm not sure what we did wrong. We smoked boneless, skinless, chicken breasts wrapped in bacon. It only took about 2 hours dor the internal temperature to reach 165, however, the bacon isn't fully cooked?? Any advice?

 

[bdskelly]

My husband and I just tried to smoke for the first time. I'm not sure what we did wrong. We smoked boneless, skinless, chicken breasts wrapped in bacon. It only took about 2 hours dor the internal temperature to reach 165, however, the bacon isn't fully cooked?? Any advice?

You're smoking at a lower temp and that will not allow the bacon to crisp up.  Once the bird hits 165 you can always toss it on a hot grill for a few minutes to crisp the bacon.  No shame in doing that! B

 

[posey]

Sounds like a great idea! Thank you!!

 

[bauchjw]

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You're smoking at a lower temp and that will not allow the bacon to crisp up.  Once the bird hits 165 you can always toss it on a hot grill for a few minutes to crisp the bacon.  No shame in doing that! B

:yeahthat:
If I do chicken or bacon wrapped anything at low temp I fire up Webber kettle to crisp. Sometimes my better half prefers cast iron skillet on stove with butter instead. Tell us how it tasted!

 

[SmokinAl]

We pull ours off the smoker at about 158-160 IT.

Then finish on a hot grill.

Al