Smoked Airline Chicken Breast recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDistilled on JeffersonSmoked Airline Chicken Breast Recipe

Smoked Airline Chicken Breast Recipe

Time3h
Serves4

truffle gruyère twice baked potato, asparagus, demi-glace, blistered heirloom tomatoes

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Ingredients

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Main Dish

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Season the airline chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Drizzle with olive oil and rub the seasoning into the meat.

  2. 2

    Smoke the Chicken

    Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the smoker and smoke for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

  3. 3

    Bake the Potatoes

    While the chicken is smoking, bake the potatoes in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 45-60 minutes, or until tender. Let them cool slightly before handling.

  4. 4

    Prepare Twice-Baked Potatoes

    Cut the baked potatoes in half and scoop out the insides into a bowl, keeping the skins intact. Mix the potato flesh with butter, heavy cream, truffle oil, and Gruyère cheese. Spoon the mixture back into the potato skins and top with extra cheese.

  5. 5

    Finish the Potatoes

    Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.

  6. 6

    Blister the Tomatoes and Cook the Asparagus

    In a hot skillet, add olive oil and blister the heirloom tomatoes until they start to burst. In another pan, sauté the asparagus in olive oil until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Once the chicken is done smoking, let it rest for a few minutes. Serve the chicken with the twice-baked potato, asparagus, and blistered heirloom tomatoes drizzled with demi-glace.

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