Smoked Chicken Thighs (Crispy Skin, BBQ Glazed)

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Additional Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 2 chicken thighs per serving

  • Calories

    568 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Smoked Chicken Thighs (Crispy Skin, BBQ Glazed)

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup BBQ sauce plus more as needed

For the chicken rub

  • 1 tsp kosher salt or to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 1 Tbsp granulated garlic
  • 1 Tbsp granulated onion
  • 1 Tbsp sweet paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp dried marjoram leaves
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional; use if you want mild heat. Add more of you want more heat.

For pan-searing

  • 1/4 cup cooking oil
  • 1/4 cup butter
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Instructions

  1. Preheat smoker to 250F - 275F at the grate level.
  2. Combine the rub ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Rub chicken thighs with oil and apply the rub evenly on both sides of each chicken piece. Get some seasonings under the skin. Pat down to make the seasonings stick. Let rest in the fridge for half an hour and up to 2 hours. You can even leave them in the fridge overnight.
  4. In a large cast iron skillet, heat cooking oil and butter over medium-high heat. In two batches, sear the chicken thighs skin side down, about 2 minutes or until the skin is golden brown. You don't need to sear the skinless side.
  5. Transfer the chicken to the smoker, skin side up.
  6. Smoke at 250F-275F over indirect heat for about 1 - 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 185F to 190F.
  7. Just before the chicken reaches the target temperature, glaze it with BBQ sauce and smoke for another 15-20 minutes to let the sauce set.
  8. Remove the chicken from the smoker, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 568kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 17g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 236mg (79%) Sodium 933mg (39%) Potassium 592mg (17%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 801IU (16%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 42 chicken thighs per serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 568 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 568kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 17g 85%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 236mg 79%
Sodium 933mg 39%
Potassium 592mg 13%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 801IU 16%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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