Smoked BBQ Chicken Thighs

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Juicy smoked BBQ chicken thighs with perfectly crispy skin and big smoky flavor. Coated in our homemade BBQ rub, this foolproof recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken every single time.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 216.31kcal

Author: Sarah Hill

Equipment

Pellet Smoker

Ingredients

4 skin-on boneless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons BBQ Rub

Instructions

Preheat pellet smoker to 350°F.
Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub lightly with olive oil.
4 skin-on, 2 tablespoons olive oil
Coat both sides of each thigh generously with the BBQ rub.
3 tablespoons BBQ Rub
Place thighs skin-side up directly on grates and smoke for about 1 hour, until internal temperature reaches 175°F and the skin is crisp.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep your smoker around 350°F to help render the fat under the skin.
Pat each thigh dry before adding oil and rub. Even a little moisture will steam the skin and keep it from crisping up.
Dark meat stays juicy and flavorful at a higher internal temp, aim for 175°F .

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