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Pellet Grill Smoked Mississippi Chicken Recipe
Pellet Grill Smoked Mississippi Chicken Recipe is the perfect tender, smoky chicken with just a few simple ingredients.

Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Step 2
In a small bowl, combine the ranch seasoning and au jus seasoning. Sprinkle the seasoning over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Step 3
Place the seasoned chicken on a plate or tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Step 4
Preheat the pellet grill or smoker to 225°F.
- Step 5
Arrange the chicken breasts in a large heatproof cast-iron skillet and place the skillet in the smoker.
- Step 6
Smoke uncovered for 45 minutes.
- Step 7
After 45 minutes, top the chicken with the butter and peppers.
- Step 8
Cover the skillet lightly with foil and return it to the smoker. Use a 10 to 12 inch skillet.
- Step 9
Increase the temperature to 275°F and cook for an additional 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.
- Step 10
Remove from the smoker and let the chicken rest for 10 minutes.
- Step 11
Serve the chicken breasts with the buttery sauce or shred and stir back into the sauce.
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