Chicken is a well-loved ingredient, and it’s not hard to see why. It is tender, tasty, and healthy, and it has to be one of the most versatile ingredients in the world. What more could you want?
Our favorite way to cook chicken is to make it deliciously smoky. Doing so adds an extra element to all of our dishes and really enhances the flavor of the meat.
From creamy pasta dishes to over-filled tangy sandwiches, smoked chicken is the perfect addition to any dish.
If you’re on the hunt for your perfect smoked chicken recipe, take a look at the list of 15 scrumptious smoked chicken recipes that everyone will love below. Regardless of the occasion, there will be something for everyone!
We just had to kick this list off with a classic smoked chicken dish. This applewood smoked chicken recipe is incredibly easy and is certain to wow any guest!
The chicken is so tender that it melts in your mouth and the flavorful rub is mouthwateringly delicious.
This smoked chicken recipe can be made using any type of smoker. You can also use this recipe on a whole chicken, a spatchcocked chicken, or individual chicken pieces.
Additionally, there is no bringing required, so this recipe is super easy and versatile!
If you have already made some smoked chicken, and you’re looking for some easy and heart-warming recipes to use up your leftovers, this dish will not disappoint.
This soup is packed with flavorful and healthy ingredients that will give you a great boost.
Feel free to add your favorite toppings to this soup. For instance, we absolutely love adding strips of tortilla, fresh avocado slices, and a whole lot of cilantro! Make sure to use a good quality chicken broth for the best results.
In our opinion, you can never go wrong with quesadillas. If you feel the same, this smoked chicken and cheese quesadilla recipe will become one of your new weeknight favorites. It’s super easy and incredibly flavorful!
In fact, the combination of the crunchy tortilla, the gooey melted cheese, and the smoked tender chicken is divine.
When we make quesadillas, we love making our favorite dips from scratch! Be sure to make your own guacamole and salsa if you have the time.
Who doesn’t love hot wings? If you’re looking for a super popular side dish to bring to a BBQ or even a potluck, these smoked chicken hot wings are perfect for you.
You can also serve them with celery sticks and a blue cheese dip to make them look a bit fancier.
Unlike some other recipes on this list, for this one, you don’t need very many ingredients at all. The dry rub and the sauce use simple but super flavorful ingredients.
You will need to find some Worcestershire sauce for the sauce. You can purchase some here if necessary.
If you’re throwing a casual or even impromptu get-together, nachos are a must. Specifically, these grilled smoky chicken nachos with chipotle are a must.
They are easy to throw together, but every bite is a veritable explosion of flavor.
Feel free to add your favorite toppings to this recipe. We love pico de gallo, guacamole, and refried beans!
Don’t let the long ingredients list put you off, you can swap out many ingredients for shop-bought sauces if you need.
Tacos are wonderfully versatile. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dish to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters around the table, or you want to put on a Mexican feast for a night in with friends, tacos are a great option.
These tacos, in particular, are full of flavor. The smoked chicken makes for the perfect taco filling – it is incredibly tender and has a great smoky flavor that isn’t too overwhelming.
If you make these tacos, make sure that you also make the suggested pico de gallo too!
If you’re craving the smoked chicken you get at your local Chinese restaurant, you need to give this recipe a try. It is authentic, delicious, versatile, and far more economical than your weekly takeout!
Admittedly, if you’ve never made Chinese smoked chicken before, you might find the ingredients list and method a little intimidating.
However, this recipe takes you through each step clearly in a lot of detail, so you don’t need to worry – it’s fool-proof!
We love using this recipe for our weekday lunch preparation. What could be more filling, delicious, and all-around satisfying than a homemade smoked chicken salad sandwich in the middle of a long workday?
This recipe suggests that you use your favorite BBQ rub. However, if you have made smoked chicken before, we recommend constructing your own rub using your favorite spices and herbs. This will make it taste all the fresher!
If you’re looking for a restaurant-style dish that is certain to knock the socks off every one of your guests, this is a really great option. It is full of wonderful textures and it has a truly great depth of flavor.
However, don’t let our rave review put you off – this recipe is actually really quite easy. It requires very few ingredients and is made up of only 5 small steps.
For the best results, make sure to put a lot of parmesan cheese in it (and we mean a lot).
This smoked herb chicken is a very versatile recipe. Whether you want to include a delicious and light meat option at a BBQ, or you fancy making a super easy weeknight dinner for your family, this smoked herb chicken recipe is perfect.
Don’t let the long cooking time of 4 hours put you off, the preparation time for this recipe is actually just 15 minutes.
Also, the ingredients list is just 6 ingredients long, so this is a very low-maintenance dish indeed!
If you’re tired of your classic chicken salad recipes and you fancy trying something new, this Vietnamese noodle and smoked chicken salad will definitely not disappoint.
It is full of hearty, fresh, and super healthy ingredients that will give you the boost you need.
As a bonus, this recipe is very simple. Just make sure that you have cooked both the noodles and the chicken before you plan to make the salad.
The ingredients list is fairly simple, however, you will need fish sauce. You can find some here if necessary.
Hi, I'm Connor. My whole life I’ve been a pretty picky eater. Food just never did it for me. That was until I had my first BBQ meal in North Carolina where I went to college. Since then, life's been a bit different. I can still remember that day like it was yesterday.
