6 large (the largest you can find) bone-in chicken split breasts
1 bottle Italian dressing of choice
Garlic powder, dried basil, oregano, salt and pepper to taste
Wood chips of choice (mesquite, apple, hickory, etc.)
Charcoal

Soak wood chips in water.

Marinate chicken breasts in Italian dressing overnight (at least 8 hours). Remove from marinade and place on cookie sheet or large platter. Shake spices on both sides evenly.

Heat charcoal in grill or smoker. Add some of the soaked wood chips over coals. Add breasts and sear on both sides, using tongs to turn, low and slow. Cover with grill lid. Do not stick with fork as not to lose juices from chicken. Add chips as needed to build up smoke. Cook until chicken is browned and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

Remove from grill onto a plate to rest 5-10 minutes.

Y’all Enjoy!

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