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Smoked Chicken Thighs on Pellet Grill
Smoky and tender, there is absolutely nothing better than smoked chicken thighs. They’re the perfect dinner party food, weeknight meal or meal prep protein. Learn how to cook them perfectly on the smoker every single time.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 287 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 270ºF.
- While the smoker is preheating, mix together the rub ingredients (brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, and ground black pepper).
- Coat both sides of the chicken thighs with avocado oil, ensuring it's completely coated. This is going to act as a binder for the rub.
- Sprinkle the rub all over both sides of the chicken, rubbing it in so that all of the surface is coated in the rub mix.
- Cover and let sit in the refrigerator until the smoker has finished preheating.
- Place the chicken directly on the grates of the smoker and close the lid.
- Smoke the chicken for 25-35 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
- Remove from the smoker and allow the chicken to rest at least 10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- If you have the time to make a homemade chicken rub, it makes a huge difference! That said, a store-bought rub is a great way to try new flavors.
- Be sure to trim the chicken thighs of any excess fat or tendons before smoking.
- If your smoker doesn’t go all the way down to 270°F, you can also smoke it at 275°F. You might want to check on your chicken a little sooner.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
287kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
1242mg
(52%)
Potassium
645mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1150IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1242mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 645mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1150IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.