Smoked chicken breast
Description
The appetizer is quick and easy to prepare. For smoking, use fruitwood or alder chips. Do not use coniferous tree species, as they release resin. For the marinade, I would not recommend using a large bouquet of spices—it will be overpowered by the smoking anyway. Follow the recipe. Good luck. Serve with greens and sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
Place the clean, dry chicken fillets in a deep bowl. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Rub each piece with your hands.
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Step 3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours.
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Step 4
Before smoking, prepare the smoker. We will smoke using the hot method. Spread fruit tree wood chips (plum, cherry, apple) or alder on the bottom of the smoker. Lightly spray with water.
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Step 5
Place the chicken fillets on the smoker rack, spaced a short distance apart. Put the rack in the smoker, close the lid, and set it over the fire (in my case, it was a barbecue grill). From this moment, start a 30-minute timer.
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Step 6
When the time is up, carefully remove the rack with the smoked fillet.
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Step 7
Chill the fillet. Keep it in the refrigerator for at least two hours. After that, the appetizer can be served.
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Step 8
Done. Serve with herbs.