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Perfect Smokey Chicken Thighs Recipe
Try this flavorful and delicious smoked chicken thighs recipe and enjoy the taste of real barbecue!
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Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
1
hour
hr
50
minutes
mins
Resting time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
2
hours
hrs
20
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Servings
4
Equipment
Smoker
Wood chips for the smoker, we recommend applewood or hickory
Ingredients
8
chicken skin-on thighs, bone-in or boneless
1/2
cup
olive oil
1/2
cup
brown sugar
1
tbsp
paprika powder
1
tbsp
cayenne powder
1/2
tbsp
onion powder
1
tbsp
teaspoon garlic powder
1
tbsp
kosher salt
1
tbsp
fresh ground black pepper
For Serving (Optional)
fresh thyme
BBQ sauce
Instructions
Prepare your smoker and preheat it to about 250 degrees.
Mix together the dry ingredients in a large bowl to make a rub. For a spicier rub, use more cayenne.
Brush the thighs with olive oil and then coat thoroughly with the rub. Pat it on and get it under the skin to ensure optimal coverage.
Place thighs skin side up on the smoker rack. Place your thermometer probe in the thickest part of the largest thigh.
Smoke for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the internal temperature of 165 degrees is reached.
Remove from the smoker and let the thighs rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with a barbecue dipping sauce and fresh thyme sprigs, if desired.
Keyword
barbecue chicken, smoked chicken thighs