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Pellet Grill Smoked Mississippi Chicken Recipe

Pellet Grill Smoked Mississippi Chicken Recipe

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

Author: Mommy Hates Cooking

Meal Type: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Servings: 6 serving

Calories: 427 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 3 Pounds - Chicken Breast Skinless
  • 1 Ounce - Ranch Seasoning
  • 1 Ounce - Gluten-Free Brown Gravy Mix or Au Jus Mix
  • ½ Cups - Salted Butter
  • 6–8 - Whole Pepperoncini Peppers

Instructions

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

Nutrition

Energy: 427 kcal | Total Fat: 22 g | Saturated: 11 g | Trans: 1 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 207 mg | Total Carbs: 3 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugars: 1 g | Proteins: 52 g | Sodium: 623 mg | Polyunsaturated: 2 g | Monounsaturated: 6 g

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