What do ya think? Pretty Christmas colors in the stuffing! Along with some other smoked meats, I made these for our Christmas family get-together on Christmas day.
It’s hard to tell just what ingredient makes this so tasty when you have a marinade, then stuffing ingredients, and then the added flavor of smoking involved. Not to mention the wood you choose changes the flavor also! Which by the way, I used sassafras wood for these stuffed chicken breasts.
All I can tell you for certain though is that this had such an amazing taste to it. Personally, I think it was the honey in the marinade. I would love to hear your thoughts if you try this one out.
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 cups lemon juice concentrate
- 1/2 cup honey
- red pepper
- green pepper
- green onion
Marinade
Stuffing
Preparation
- In a microwave safe bowl, mix the frozen lime-aid and the honey together. Microwave on high long enough to thin out the honey and melt the lime-aid concentrate to mix the two together. About 20 seconds. (Note: This shouldn't get it too hot to make it unsafe to mix with the chicken.)
- Clean and rinse your chicken breasts. Cut a pocket into the chicken breast being careful not to cut through the sides, but deep enough to allow for maximum stuffing. (Note: Try to keep all the meat close to the same thickness.)
- Combine the meat with the marinade and store in the refrigerator for about 8 hours. (Or overnight)
- After meat is marinated, chop equal amounts of the red and green peppers and onions into very small pieces. Combine together and stuff the chicken breasts. Use toothpicks to keep the breasts closed. (Or you can use butcher string to tie it closed!)
- Prepare your smoker and bring the smoker temperature up to 250° F. Once the temperature regulates, place the stuffed chicken breasts on the smoker. This should take approximately 90 minutes to cook to a tender perfection.
- Note: The internal temperature of the meat should be about 165° F to be done, but this is very difficult to get accurate readings with the thinner meat and the stuffing involved. Best to go by sight.
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Very festive! We don’t have a smoker, and I know it would be missing that wonderful smoky flavor, but I bet this recipe would be good on the grill too.
Thanks Kristi. I would think it would be good in the oven too.
I love stuffed chicken and never thought to cook it on a smoker.
wow this looks great…I can include this on my New years eve menu. Thanks
I’ve make a similar version of stuffed turkey breast. The peppers add such a nice splash of colour.
How beautiful is that piece of chicken?! You truly have a talent for meat my friend. I can’t wait to try out a few of your recipes. Have a wonderful holiday week and a happy new year!
That is one lovely stuffed chicken!
Happy Holidays
So elegant and delicious! Great recipe, Curt!
I adore the stuffed chicken! Those look really mouthwatering.
Thanks everyone. These really did turn out great! Nice and tender and full of flavor.
Oh man, that looks so good. Tell me how to make this without a smoker … I don’t need a reason for hubby to go out and buy one of those thing. (and he’s been begging for one for months)
I see no reason why you can’t just throw them into the oven. I have noticed though that the lack of smoke flavor changes the taste quite a bit. But the marinade and stuffing is awesome! But, on the other hand, your husband probably needs a smoker. Just think of all the awesome foods you’ll be eating!
Oh, and thanks for the stumble on this one!
These look wonderful. I have never smoked anything but my dad and brother were big smokers
. Maybe I’ll pick up the habit.
Mouthwatering & Delicious Chicken. I will use Recipes to cook stuffed chicken. Who want to eat?
It looks delicious and just perfect for a Christmas Dinner! I was pretty sure you’d make something amazing like that!
I can tell you right now! It is the Sassafras wood that gives them that divine flavor! Nothing like it!