Maple-Smoked Bone-In Chicken Breasts
Maple-Smoked Bone-In Chicken Breasts deliver gentle sweetness and deep wood-fired aroma, with juicy meat beneath crisp, seasoned skin. A light brine and balanced rub keep every bite tender and well-rounded, ideal for weeknight dinners or slicing for salads, tacos, and sandwiches. Serve warm off the smoker or chilled for meal prep.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves3
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Maple-Smoked Bone-In Chicken Breasts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 37 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 73
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 46
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Make the brine: In a large bowl, combine water, kosher salt, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, and stir until the salt and brown sugar dissolve.
- 3
Place the chicken breasts in the brine, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 4
Preheat an electric smoker to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C) according to the manufacturer's directions, using maple wood chips.
- 5
Remove the chicken breasts from the brine and rinse them under cold water.
- 6
Pat dry and set aside.
- 7
Make the rub: In a bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 8
Sprinkle the dry rub all over the chicken breasts, place them skin-side up on a grill rack in the preheated smoker, and set a drip pan underneath.
- 9
Smoke the chicken breasts in the preheated smoker until they are no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 4 hours, adding maple wood chips as needed to maintain continuous smoke.
- 10
Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone; it should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 1033.47 kcal High 52%
- Protein 141.38 g Good Source 283%
- Carbohydrate 96.08 g 35%
- Total Fat 8.22 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 374.94 mg High 125%
- Sodium 348.71 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 18.33 g Good Source 65%
- Total Sugars 72.9 g --
- Added Sugars 13.27 g High 27%
- Calcium 50.04 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 5.27 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 416.23 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 19.49 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.9 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Maple Smoked Bone In Chicken Breasts is made with 11 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 4 hrs 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Chips, Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 1033.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Maple-Smoked Bone-In Chicken Breasts made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Chips, Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chicken Breast. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Maple-Smoked Bone-In Chicken Breasts?
- About 4 hrs 5 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1033.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Maple-Smoked Bone-In Chicken Breasts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Maple-Smoked Bone-In Chicken Breasts healthy?
- Maple-Smoked Bone-In Chicken Breasts has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 1033.47 calories and 141.38 g of protein, or 283% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 348.71 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 13.27 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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