Smoked Chicken Thighs
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
2 hrs
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Servings
4 -6 servings
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Calories
656 kcal
Smoked Chicken Thighs
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How to make the best smoked chicken thighs at home! Juicy, flavorful, and fall-off-the-bone tender. An easy recipe for smoking chicken thighs!
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Ingredients
For the Chicken Thighs, Smoking, and Basting
- 2 ½ pounds chicken thighs about 6, bone-in, skin-on
- charcoal pellets, or whatever fuels your smoker, we use hardwood lump charcoal
- wood chips such as pecan, apple, or oak, or chunks
- ⅓ cup barbecue sauce or your favorite store-bought BBQ sauce, homemade
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
For the Rub
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves or cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Remove the chicken thighs from the refrigerator, place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and pat dry.
- In a small bowl, combine the rub ingredients: brown sugar, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder chili powder, cumin, black pepper, cloves, and cayenne.
- Rub all over the chicken, working some of the rub underneath the skin. Let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature while you prepare the smoker.
- Heat your smoker to 225°F. Prior to lighting, add the wood, mixing it with the charcoal. It’s OK if your smoker gets a bit hotter than 225°F; just note that the chicken will cook more quickly. Do not cook it any lower than 225°F or the skin will be rubbery.
- Add the chicken thighs skin-side up and smoke until they reach 165°F on an instant-read thermometer inserted at the thickest part, 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes depending upon the size of your thighs, your smoker set up, and how much your smoker temperature is fluctuating. Smoke to temperature, not to time on the clock.
- While the chicken is smoking, heat together the barbecue sauce and butter, stirring until the butter melts completely. Once the chicken reaches around 150°F (about 40 minutes in), baste the chicken all over with the sauce, then continue smoking until the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the smoker. Tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes. If you'd like to crisp the skin, place the chicken under the oven broiler for a few minutes just before serving.
Notes
- TO STORE: Store leftover smoked chicken thighs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- TO REHEAT: Loosely cover the chicken thighs with foil and reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through, or warm carefully in the microwave.
- TO FREEZE: Store smoked chicken thighs for up to 2 months in the freezer. Wrap them well and place them in an airtight container or freezer bag. Thaw the smoked chicken thighs overnight in the refrigerator before reheating according to the instructions above.
- TO STORE: Store leftover smoked chicken thighs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- TO REHEAT: Loosely cover the chicken thighs with foil and reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through, or warm carefully in the microwave.
- TO FREEZE: Store smoked chicken thighs for up to 2 months in the freezer. Wrap them well and place them in an airtight container or freezer bag. Thaw the smoked chicken thighs overnight in the refrigerator before reheating according to the instructions above.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1(of 4)
Calories
656kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
(53%)
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Trans Fat
0.4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
251mg
(84%)
Potassium
642mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
1488IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 656 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 4) | |
| Calories | 656kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 251mg | 84% |
| Potassium | 642mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1488IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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