chicken jerky

Sweet and spicy chicken jerky two ways—smoked on a Traeger grill and dehydrated in the Instant Vortex Pro air fryer.

Homemade Chicken Jerky

Tablespoons (30 grams) Sriracha

Tablespoon (15 grams) Rice Vinegar

Slice the chicken lengthwise into 1/8" to 1/4"...

Slice the chicken lengthwise into 1/8" to 1/4" slices, aiming for a consistent thickness. Trim and discard any excess fat and connective tissue.

Mix the marinade ingredients together and toss with...

Mix the marinade ingredients together and toss with the chicken in a resealable bag or bowl you can tightly cover. Marinate for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours.

When ready to cook, strain the chicken and...

When ready to cook, strain the chicken and discard any excess marinade.

Preheat the Traeger to 200ºF before adding the...

Preheat the Traeger to 200ºF before adding the chicken slices directly to the grill grates. Leave enough space between pieces for adequate air flow.

Smoke for 2.5 to 3 hours or until...

Smoke for 2.5 to 3 hours or until the jerky bends without any moisture seeping out or breaking/snapping. It should have a dry and leathery appearance and you should see white fibers when tearing the jerky apart.

Add the chicken to the trays/baskets and set...

Add the chicken to the trays/baskets and set the dehydrator function to 160ºF for 3 hours.

Switch the trays halfway through cooking and use...

Switch the trays halfway through cooking and use the same cues as above for telling when the jerky is done. See the notes below for a post-treatment method and food safety best practices.

Jerky is a fabulous high protein snack that is one of my husband's favorite treats. We have found it to be so much more cost effective to buy chicken breast in bulk when it goes on sale and make our own. The chicken is a more tender jerky with great flavor.

Chicken Jerky Marinade

Chicken Breast (sliced 1/4 inch thick)

Marinade Ingredients:1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Worcestershire Sauce

Liquid Smoke

Italian Dressing

Teriyaki Sauce

EQUIPMENT:Measuring Cups and Spoons

Bowl

Mixing Spoon

Dehydrator

Mean Slicer or Sharp Knife

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO__xPVY8P4

Jerky is a fabulous high protein snack that is one of my (Marie's) husband's favorite treats. We have found it to be so much more cost-effective to buy chicken breast in bulk when it goes on sale and we make our own. The chicken is a more tender jerky with great flavor. In this video Marie and Emmaline from Wisdom Preserved teach you how to make chicken jerky.

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