Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating mouth-watering, smoky maple barbecued chicken breasts! In this detailed article, we will embark on a culinary journey where you'll discover the art of crafting succulent, juicy, and irresistibly smoky chicken breasts infused with the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors. Whether you're a barbecue enthusiast or simply seeking a delightful meal to enjoy with friends and family, this guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions, essential tips, and a carefully curated collection of tantalizing recipes to elevate your grilling experience to new heights. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds as we guide you through the process of creating the perfect smoky maple barbecued chicken breasts that will leave you craving for more.
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SMOKED CHICKEN BREASTS
This is a delicious and different way to enjoy chicken breasts, with plenty of smoky flavor! Brining the chicken before smoking allows it to stay moist and flavorful. They are a great addition to a salad, on a sandwich, or just by themselves!
Provided by Kim
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 8h5m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine water, kosher salt, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar in a large bowl. Stir until salt and brown sugar are dissolved. Place chicken breasts into brine, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat an electric smoker according to manufacturer's directions to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C) using maple wood chips.
- Remove chicken breasts from brine and rinse under cold water. Pat dry. Combine salt, black pepper, paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl. Sprinkle dry rub all over chicken breasts and place skin-side up on a grill rack in the preheated smoker. Place a drip pan underneath.
- Smoke chicken breasts in the preheated smoker until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 4 hours, adding maple wood chips as necessary to keep the smoke continuous. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 728.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 344.8 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 126.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 8680.6 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
MAPLE BARBECUED CHICKEN
"This tender glazed chicken is so delicious, it will disappear very quickly," writes Ruth Lowen from Hythe, Alberta. The sweet maple sauce is used to baste the chicken while grilling, with additional served alongside for dipping.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients; reserving 3/4 cup. , Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side. Grill 6-8 minutes longer or a thermometer reads 170°, turning occasionally and basting with sauce. Serve with reserved sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SMOKY GRILLED CHICKEN
Instant coffee is the "secret" ingredient in this sweet and spicy sauce. Don't be surprised when folks tell you this is the best chicken they've ever had! -Kathy Whipple, Twin Falls, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve sugar, mustard and coffee in hot water. Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke if desired. Reserve 1 cup for basting; refrigerate remaining sauce. , Grill chicken, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat for 30 minutes, turning and basting with sauce frequently. Grill, covered, 15 minutes longer, turning and basting occasionally or until juices run clear. Serve with reserved sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 744mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 50g protein.
SMOKY MAPLE BARBECUED CHICKEN BREASTS
Even though summer is justifiably over, September still holds some nice Indian-summer weather for one last barbecue! If you're the type who likes to hold out the "freedom" weather for as long as you can, serve these with homemade potato salad and fresh quartered tomatoes marinated in basil, onions, and garlic-linfused balsamic vinegar. Yummy;)
Provided by JamesDeansGirl
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Soak the chicken breasts in cold, salted water for at least 30 minutes, to eliminate the"game-y" taste; drain and pat dry.
- While the chicken is soaking, fire up the grill.
- Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper to taste; sprinkle with lemon juice.
- Stir together the maple syrup, barbecue sauce, mustard, and liquid smoke.
- Grill the chicken, turning and basting with the sauce, for 12-15 minutes, or until the juices run clear and centers are no longer pink.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.5, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 289.9, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 12.9, Protein 27.9
MAPLE SMOKED CHICKEN BREASTS
I brined the Chicken in a Maple seasoned brine. I rubbed the chicken with a Maple seasoning, I basted it with a Honey Maple BBQ Sauce while smoking it with Maple Wood Chunks. Can you say MAPLE anyone!!
Provided by Lynn Socko
Categories Chicken
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. These chicken breasts were quite large so I only put 4 in each gallon ziploc bag. To each bag I added 3 tbs of Maple seasoning and 1 tbs of sea salt and 4 c of water (or enough to cover chicken completely). I let it brine overnight in the fridge.
- 2. The morning of smoking, I drained the water and patted the chicken down with a paper towel. Then I mixed equal parts Maple seasoning to olive oil, mixed it together and rubbed the chicken on both sides. (4 tbs Maple seasoning, 4 tbs olive oil).
- 3. Then I prepared my smoker with charcoal and Maple wood chunks I had soaked overnight. I basted the chicken as it smoked with my Honey Maple BBQ sauce.
- 4. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/honey-maple-bbq-sauce.html?p=1
- 5. I sliced up the leftovers and made BBQ sammies.
- 6. Here's a good reference for cooking times and temps: http://www.deejayssmokepit.net/Downloads_files/Time-Temperature.pdf
MAPLE-GLAZED CHICKEN BREASTS
Here's an easy main dish that's sure to set you on your own quest for the best syrup. Start the chicken breasts marinating on a Saturday afternoon for a quick meal later in the day, just about the time you come in from raking the last of the winter leaves off the garden.
Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Categories Low-Fat Chicken Recipes
Time 2h20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk syrup, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, ginger and pepper in a small, shallow dish. Add chicken and turn to coat with the marinade; cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, turning once.
- Coat an indoor grill pan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserving the marinade) and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 165 degrees F, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until reduced by about half, about 4 minutes. Liberally baste the chicken with the reduced sauce and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 82.8 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 320.6 mg, Sugar 12.3 g
MAPLE-BRINED GRILLED CHICKEN
Brining chicken in a mixture of maple syrup, garlic, thyme, pepper and salt keeps it moist and flavorful during grilling. A salad, cornbread and barbecue sauce round out this family-friendly meal.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 3h25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir the maple syrup, garlic, thyme, 1 tablespoon salt, a generous grind of pepper and 3 cups of water together in a large bowl until the salt is dissolved. Add the chicken, making sure it's completely covered by the brine. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
- Prepare an outdoor grill or grill pan for high heat.
- Drain the chicken and pat very dry. Lightly oil the grill grates and grill the chicken, flipping occasionally, until no longer pink near the bone, 15 to 20 minutes (depending on the size of the chicken pieces). Serve with a salad, wedges of cornbread and/or your favorite barbecue sauce on the side.
GRILLED MAPLE-BOURBON CHICKEN
This is a delicious chicken recipe that is sure to please. The bourbon is subtle yet adds a fantastic flavor to the chicken breasts.
Provided by Derrick Riches
Categories Entree
Time 3h32m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Combine, herbs, bourbon, soy sauce, water, maple syrup, and olive oil in a large bowl. Divide the mixture in half.
- Add the chicken to the bowl and coat well with half the mixture.
- Cover and marinate for 2 to 3 hours.
- Place the remaining mixture in a small saucepan and simmer on low heat for eight to ten minutes, stirring often.
- Remove from heat. You may need to reheat before serving.
- Preheat the grill for medium heat. Remove chicken from refrigerator and discard marinade.
- Place chicken on the grill and allow to cook for 20 minutes or until meat reaches an internal temperature of 165 F in the thickest part.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and serve with warmed sauce on top.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 798 kcal, Carbohydrate 74 g, Cholesterol 204 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 75 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1190 mg, Sugar 65 g, Fat 18 g, ServingSize 2 to 3 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
GRILLED MAPLE CHICKEN WITH SMOKEY GREENS
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat a grill or oven to 450 degrees F. If using a grill, set up hot and cool zones by turning one side of a gas grill to the high setting or by banking very hot coals on one side of a charcoal grill.
- Whisk together the maple syrup, mustard and soy sauce in a medium bowl. Toss the chicken in the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Place the chicken on the hot side of the grill bone-side down and grill 3 to 5 minutes. Move the chicken to the cool side of the grill, close the lid and cook until the thickest part of a thigh registers 160 degrees F, 30 to 40 minutes. If using the oven, place the chicken bone-side down on a sheet tray and roast until the thickest part of a thigh registers 160 degrees F, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the bacon to a large saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the greens, chile flakes if using, a pinch of salt and 1/4 cup water and cover with the lid. Cook until the greens are tender, about 5 minutes. Splash with some vinegar and serve with the chicken on top.
Tips:
- Choose skinless and boneless chicken breasts for even cooking and a tender texture.
- Use a sharp knife to create a pocket in each chicken breast to ensure the marinade penetrates deeply.
- Whisk the marinade ingredients thoroughly to create a balanced and flavorful mixture.
- Marinate the chicken breasts for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to allow the flavors to fully develop.
- Preheat your grill or oven to the desired temperature before cooking the chicken breasts to ensure they cook evenly.
- Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat to prevent them from drying out.
- Baste the chicken breasts with the remaining marinade during cooking to keep them moist and flavorful.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken breasts to ensure they are cooked through.
- Let the chicken breasts rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Serve the chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Conclusion:
Smoky maple barbecued chicken breasts are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a party appetizer. The combination of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors creates a mouthwatering dish that is sure to impress your taste buds. Whether you choose to grill or bake the chicken breasts, this recipe is sure to deliver tender, juicy, and flavorful results. So gather your ingredients, fire up the grill or preheat the oven, and get ready to indulge in a smoky maple barbecue chicken feast!
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