Nothing says summer like low and slow smoked meats. Keto fiesta smoked chicken breast is decked out with a flavorful rub that pairs beautifully with real smoke flavor.
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No smoker? No problem, I will show you how to make this in the oven or on the grill too.
Use bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts specifically here. The bone protects one side and the skin protects the other, so it stays moist through a long, slow smoke.
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Chef Jenn’s Take on Fiesta Smoked Chicken Breast
To keep the rub mess contained, put the chicken breasts in a large bowl first, sprinkle the rub over the top, and rub it in right there, the bowl catches everything instead of your counter and floor.
Use bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts specifically for smoking, the bone protects one side and the skin protects the other, keeping the meat from drying out over a long smoke. Set the smoker to 225 degrees, my favorite temperature for smoking chicken, though up to 250 works in a pinch. Going any higher turns this into more of a bake than a smoke, which is fine if that is what you are after. Rub the seasoning all over the chicken, including under the skin. Smoke bone-side down for about 90 minutes, or until it reaches 165 degrees, use a real thermometer to check rather than guessing. Let it rest before serving.
No smoker at all? Bake this at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes, or until it reaches 165 degrees, or grill it over low heat until cooked through. Any smoker works here, a pellet smoker just makes it easy to control the temperature precisely.
What You’ll Love About Fiesta Smoked Chicken Breast
- No smoker? This works in the oven or on the grill too.
- A flavorful rub that pairs beautifully with real smoke flavor.
- Bone-in, skin-on chicken stays moist through a long, slow smoke.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts – Bone-in, skin-on for the best result.
- Fiesta Taco Seasoning – Homemade, or your favorite smoked chicken rub.
How to Make Fiesta Smoked Chicken Breast
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Get your smoker ready according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Set the smoker to 225-F.
Rub the chicken breasts with the Fiesta Taco Seasoning, working some in under the skin. Alternatively, use your favorite smoked chicken rub.
Smoke bone-side down, for about 90 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165-F. Use a digital thermometer to get an accurate read on the temperature.
Let the chicken rest before serving.
Make It A Meal
I love this with Cucumber Salsa, it adds such a great pop of flavor. A bowl of Guacamole is another terrific pick, or go with a cool Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad.
For more smoked and grilled favorites, Bacon-Wrapped Smoked Pork Loin is worth adding to the rotation.
Storage
This is best enjoyed fresh, since there is no sauce here to help keep it moist through freezing and thawing. Leftovers keep well tightly covered in the fridge for a few days.
Frequently Asked Questions
With the bone-in, smoked chicken breast on a Traeger pellet grill will take about 90 minutes. The size of the chicken breast and the temperature of it when it goes on the smoker can affect how long it takes to get to 165-F.
My favorite temperature is 225-F. This lets the chicken cook low-and-slow so it stays moist and juicy.
Anything you like is the best! Really, there’s no right or wrong answer. You can use a spicy rub, a sweet rub, or a more savory rub.
Add Preferred SourceFiesta Smoked Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup Fiesta taco seasoning
Instructions
- Smother the chicken breasts in the Fiesta Taco Seasoning, working some in under the skin.
- Set the smoker to 225-F, and smoke the chicken breasts bone side down, for about 90 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165-F.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving, and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
A Note on Nutritional Information
Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed. Erythritol carbs (sugar substitutes) are not included in the carbohydrate counts as they have been shown not to impact blood sugar, and they have zero calories and zero carbs. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
Want even More Good Keto Recipes?
I’m always cooking and trying new recipes, but the following are some of my current favorites:
- Crack cauliflower
- This dump-and-go Instant Pot recipe
- A good beefy soup
- Tex-Mex Beef Casserole
- Meaty Parmigiana
- and if you’re having trouble counting carbs, check out this net carb calculator
Sooo easy and super delicious! No need to ever be intimidated by the smoker with these simple instructions. Thanks for sharing 🙂
I have never tried smoking chicken before, so your tips were so helpful! Thank you so much for this recipe!! 🙂
This is quite possibly my new favorite way to enjoy chicken! So easy and flavorful; my whole family loved it!
I couldn’t believe how flavorful this incredibly easy recipe turned out to be!! My whole family loved this smoked chicken!
Super flavorful, and simple to make! I’m no expert at making chicken, and even I could pull this together!