Step 1

First, pour two quarts of cold water in a bowl or large container.

Step 2

Then, add half a cup of table salt and half a cup of white sugar.

Step 3

Then, pour a bit of olive oil into the liquid.

Step 4

Mix well using a large spoon.

Step 5

Make sure that both the sugar and the salt dissolve completely in the water.

Step 6

Additionally, you may add a quarter of a cup of soy sauce and a bit of lemon juice.

Step 7

Now, you have your brine mixture ready. Set it aside.

Step 8

Next, take your boneless chicken breasts and put them into the large bowl or container with the brine.

Step 9

Make sure that all the pieces are fully covered by the liquid.

Step 10

Then, without covering it, place the container in a place where it won’t be disturbed.

Step 11

If you can, leave the chicken brining overnight so it can absorb as much flavor and moisture as possible.

Step 12

If you don’t have the time, however, you can brine the chicken breasts for as little as 30 minutes.

Step 13

While your chicken is brining, make the rub that will be used later.

Step 14

In a small bowl, place the paprika, chili powder, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, kosher salt and black pepper.

Step 15

Then, simply mix the ingredients with a fork until the rub is homogeneous and consistent.

Step 16

That quickly, your rub is ready to be used.

Step 17

At this point, you are ready to apply the rub to the boneless chicken breasts.

Step 18

Take the chicken pieces out of the brine and dry them individually with paper towels.

Step 19

Try to remove as much moisture as possible in order for the rub to stick to the chicken properly.

Step 20

Put the chicken pieces on a baking sheet and use a spoon to cover it with the rub.

Step 21

Then, using your hands, rub the spices into the meat.

Step 22

Rub thoroughly and vigorously until all the pieces are completely covered in the rub.

Step 23

At this point, your chicken breasts are ready to be smoked.

Step 24

If the grill isn’t ready yet, however, put them back in the refrigerator until it is.

Step 25

It’s important to know that, in order for this smoked chicken breast to recipe properly, the Traeger grill needs to be properly readied.

Step 26

That means that you should fire your grill up at least half an hour before putting the chicken in it.

Step 27

Before getting it going, though, make sure that your Traeger is perfectly clean.

Step 28

To properly smoke boneless chicken breasts, you need to get your Traeger grill to 250°F.

Step 29

Use your thermometer to make sure this is the case.

Step 30

Once you reach the temperature and you see that it’s stable, put the chicken pieces in the grill.

Step 31

Close the lid and leave everything be for 45 minutes. It’s important not to lift the lid during this time.

Step 32

After 45 minutes of grilling, check the interior temperature of your Traeger grill.

Step 33

Ideally, it should be at least 165°F. If it isn’t, make sure to elevate it to around 200°F.

Step 34

After that, close the lid again and let the chicken grill for an additional 15 minutes.

Step 35

After that time has elapsed, you are ready to take the chicken pieces out of the grill.

Step 36

Don’t be too quick to slice the pieces open, though, as this will cause the internal juices to escape and the meat to dry.

Step 37

Instead, wait for a good five to ten minutes.