Pellet Grill Smoked Mississippi Chicken Recipe
Servings 6 Servings
Pellet Grill Smoked Mississippi Chicken Recipe is the perfect tender, smoky chicken with just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 3 Pounds Chicken Breast, Boneless, Skinless
- 1 Ounce Ranch Seasoning 3 Tbsp
- 1 Ounce Gluten-Free Brown Gravy Mix or Au Jus Mix 3 Tbsp
- 1/2 Cup Salted Butter
- 6-8 Whole Pepperoncini Peppers
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine the ranch seasoning and au jus seasoning. Sprinkle the seasoning over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Place the seasoned chicken on a plate or tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the pellet grill or smoker to 225°F.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a large heatproof cast-iron skillet and place the skillet in the smoker.
- Smoke uncovered for 45 minutes.
- After 45 minutes, top the chicken with the butter and peppers.
- Cover the skillet lightly with foil and return it to the smoker. Use a 10 to 12 inch skillet.
- Increase the temperature to 275°F and cook for an additional 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.
- Remove from the smoker and let the chicken rest for 10 minutes.
- Serve the chicken breasts with the buttery sauce or shred and stir back into the sauce.
Notes
The size of the skillet does matter, make sure to use a 10 to 12 inch skillet.
Do not skip the rest time, this will allow the juices to flow through the chicken breasts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 846mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 544IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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