5 from 6 votes
Traeger Smoked Chicken Thighs
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
3
Calories:
5376 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Chicken thighs
- 1 ½ lbs chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on
- olive oil
Dry rub
- 1 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp oregano minced, fresh
- 1 tsp mustard powder ground
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper powder
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper ground
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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 5376
% 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.