Smoked Apple Butter Glazed Chicken with Root Vegetables

How to cook

1. 1

   Pat chicken breasts dry. In a small bowl, whisk together apple butter, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Reserve 2 tablespoons of this glaze. Coat chicken breasts with the remaining glaze and let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.

2. 2

   Preheat your smoker to 225-250°F (107-121°C). While the smoker heats, peel and chop carrots into 1-inch pieces. Quarter the onion and finely chop the fresh garlic. Toss carrots, onion, and garlic with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Arrange the chicken breasts directly on the smoker grates. Place the seasoned root vegetables in an aluminum pan or directly on the grates if using a basket, alongside the chicken.

4. 4

   Smoke the chicken for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). During the last 30 minutes of smoking, baste the chicken with the reserved apple butter glaze, mixed with the chicken broth. Continue to smoke until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internal temperature and vegetables are tender.

5. 5

   Remove chicken and vegetables from the smoker. Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve the glazed chicken with the smoked root vegetables.