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Pellet grill chicken breasts perfect for family cookouts and easy meal planning.
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Pellet Grill Chicken Breasts

Healthy eating has never been easier than these boneless, skinless chicken breasts slow-cooked to juicy perfection on a pellet grill. Make a double or triple batch for stress-free meal prep.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 284kcal
Author Imma

Equipment

  • 1 pellet grill or smoker

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1½-2 pounds)
  • 2 teaspoons (10g) salt
  • 1 tablespoon (8g) onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon (9g) garlic powder
  • 1½ teaspoons (2g) dried thyme
  • 1½ teaspoons (2g) dried oregano
  • 1½ teaspoons (1g) rubbed sage
  • ½ tablespoon (3-4g) freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon (1g) cayenne pepper (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon (1g) mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon (3g) paprika
  • 1 teaspoon (2g) celery seeds (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil

Instructions

  • Wash and pat dry your chicken breasts, trimming excess fat if needed. Sprinkle them with salt and set aside. Let them dry brine for about 30 minutes in the fridge if you have time.
  • Combine onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, sage, black pepper, cayenne, mustard powder, paprika, and celery seeds in a small bowl.
  • Rub the chicken with olive oil, then generously coat them with the seasoning blend.
  • Optionally, let the chicken breasts marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Lightly oil the smoker grates and preheat to 225℉ (107℃).
  • Place the cold chicken breasts directly on the grates. Close the lid and smoke them for 45-90 minutes. The actual time will depend on the individual smoker and size of the breasts.
  • Pull the chicken breasts off the smoker at 160℉ (71℃) and tent them loosely with foil until the residual heat cooks them to the safe internal temperature of 165℉ (74℃) or about 10 minutes. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Cold chicken smokes better because the cold meat holds onto more smoke, and it's safer.
  • An instant-read meat thermometer will let you know more accurately that the chicken breasts reach a safe internal temperature of 165℉ (74℃).
  • The instructions are for a Traeger pellet grill, so if using a different brand of pellet grill, follow the manufacturer's instructions for preheating and grilling times.
  • Please remember that the nutritional data is a rough estimate and can vary immensely based on the products used in the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1breast | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1163mg | Potassium: 849mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1008IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 6mg