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Smoked Chicken Breast With Shallot BBQ Sauce

A juicy, smoky chicken breast with a perfectly crispy exterior, topped with a rich, tangy shallot BBQ sauce that elevates the flavor profile to gourmet status.
Course Main Course
Cuisine BBQ
Keyword chicken breast
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 2 hours

Ingredients

Brine

  • 6 cups water
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/3 cup Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 cup White Sugar

Dredge

  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 cup potato starch

Rub

  • 1/4 cup Smoke Trails BBQ Let's Gow General Purpose BBQ Rub (or your favorite BBQ rub)

Shallot BBQ Sauce

  • 2 tbsp Ghee or clarified butter
  • 2 shallots (diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp Better Than Bouillon Chicken
  • 1/2 tsp Lemongrass powder (optional)

Garnish

  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion

Instructions

  • Brine the chicken: Blend water, onion, celery, carrots, salt, and sugar until pureed. Brine chicken for 2 hours.
  • Dredge: Pat dry chicken. Dredge chicken in potato starch and kosher salt.
  • Sear: Sear chicken over high heat in oil until golden brown on all sides.
  • Season and Smoke: Lightly rub with BBQ seasoning. Smoke at 250°F until internal temp reaches 150°F (around 1 to 2 hours).
  • Make the sauce: Sauté shallots and garlic in ghee 5 minutes. Deglaze with water. Add bouillon, lemongrass, and BBQ sauce. Simmer 10 mins.
  • Serve: Plate the chicken, top with sauce, and garnish with green onions.