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Smoked Chicken Thighs

Tender smoked chicken thighs with a homemade seasoning and sticky BBQ sauce finish!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Barbecue
Keyword: Smoked Chicken Thighs
Servings: 4
Calories: 516kcal
Author: Julie Evink

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds bone-in, skin on chicken thighs
  • 2 Tablespoons BBQ Chicken Rub
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup Barbecue sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat pellet grill to 275 degrees Fahrenheit. We used competition blend pellets in the pellet grill.
  • Trim off any excess skin on chicken thighs. Rub olive all over chicken thigh then sprinkle BBQ Chicken rub so it coats the chicken.
  • Place chicken thighs on smoker skin side up. Insert temperature probe into thickest part of chicken thigh. Close pellet grill lid and smoke at 275 degrees for about 1 hour to 1 and 1/2 hours or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Baste chicken with BBQ sauce and smoke for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from smoker and let rest for 5 minutes. Then serve!

Notes

Store any cooled leftover chicken thighs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg