Juicy, caramelized chicken thigh with crispy skin on a turquoise plate, with mashed potatoes on the left and a small dollop of sauce nearby.

Spicy Honey Smoked Chicken Breasts

Juicy, caramelized chicken thigh with crispy skin on a turquoise plate, with mashed potatoes on the left and a small dollop of sauce nearby.
“Let your faith be bigger than your fear. ” – Isaiah 41:10

Chicken breasts rubbed in a smoky BBQ blend, slow-smoked, and glazed with a sticky sauce of honey, hot sauce, and crushed red pepper. Sweet, smoky, fiery — backyard barbecue at its boldest.

Ingredients

  • 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 Tbsp yellow mustard (binder)

Homemade Smoky BBQ Rub

  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1½ tsp onion powder
  • 1½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp dry mustard powder

Instructions

Preheat smoker to 250°. Pat chicken dry and rub mustard over all sides.

Combine rub ingredients and coat chicken generously. Place on smoker grates.

Smoke 60 to 75 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°. Brush glaze during last 10 minutes and allow to set.

Rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Nutrition (Per Serving) Calories: 330 | Total Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Carbs: 19g | Sugar: 15g | Fiber: 1g |