Traeger Smoked Chicken Thighs
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Additional Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
5 hrs 35 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
5376 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Traeger Smoked Chicken Thighs
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Dry rubbed and full of flavor. Skin on, bone-in is the best way to go in my opinion. Try these savory, smoky, and caramelized chicken thighs for your next bbq.
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Ingredients
Chicken thighs
- 1 ½ 1 ½ lbs chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on
- olive oil
Dry rub
- 1 1 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 1 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 1 tsp fresh oregano minced
- 1 1 tsp ground mustard powder
- 1 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ ½ tsp cayenne powder
- 1 ½ 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ ½ tsp ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Use paper towels to dry off the chicken thighs and, place them on a plate or sheet pan, set aside.
- In a bowl, combine all the dry rub ingredients until blended together.
- Use a spoon to peel the center of the skin and meat to make a pocket. Place a teaspoon of the dry rub into this pocket and spread it thoroughly.
- Thoroughly coat the chicken thighs with the dry rub, including in between the skin and meat.
- Place the chicken thighs on the plate and refrigerate for at least four hours (and no more than 12 hours) uncovered. Remove them from the fridge and place them on the counter to come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes up to an hour before smoking.
- Preheat the smoker for ~5 minutes or according to your manufacturer's suggestion. My Traeger needs about 5 minutes with the lid on. Afterwards, crank the temp knob to 225 °F.
- Drizzle the chicken with olive oil lightly to coat the skin.
- Smoke the chicken directly over the grates until it measures 160 °F at the thickest part near the bone with an instant-read thermometer.
- Raise the temperature to 400 °F and continue to cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature measures 175 °F and the skin is crispy.
- Remove from the smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
537.6kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
9.69g
(3%)
Protein
37.92g
(76%)
Fat
38.14g
(59%)
Saturated Fat
10.22g
(51%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7.99g
Monounsaturated Fat
15.81g
Trans Fat
0.19g
Cholesterol
222.26mg
(74%)
Sodium
1342.67mg
(56%)
Potassium
564.95mg
(16%)
Fiber
1.36g
(5%)
Sugar
4.28g
(9%)
Vitamin A
657.33IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
0.9mg
(1%)
Calcium
49.17mg
(5%)
Iron
2.31mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 5376 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 537.6kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.69g | 3% |
| Protein | 37.92g | 76% |
| Fat | 38.14g | 59% |
| Saturated Fat | 10.22g | 51% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.99g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15.81g | 79% |
| Trans Fat | 0.19g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 222.26mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 1342.67mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 564.95mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.36g | 5% |
| Sugar | 4.28g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 657.33IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 49.17mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.31mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
6 reviews
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