Easy Smoked Chicken Thigh Recipe
This Easy Smoked Chicken Thigh recipe is a great way to add tons of flavor to simple chicken thighs. They are coated in a delicious dry rub and slow cooked on the smoker for about 2 hours, imparting delicious smoky flavors.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 278kcal
Equipment
- Pellet Smoker Grill
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken thighs bone-in and skin on
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dry rub or seasoning of choice
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 275°F.
- To prepare the chicken, cut off any excess skin, pat it dry, then rub on the olive oil and dry rub seasoning so each piece is well coated.
- When the smoker is ready, place the chicken directly on the grill, skin side up. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. This can take from 45 minutes to an hour and a half.
- Baste the chicken with your preferred sauce. Continue cooking for another 30-45 minutes, until the internal temperature has reached 175°F. Remove from the grill and rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Cooking the chicken at a lower temperature than 275 will add more smokey flavor, but it can make the skin rubbery as well, so I recommend 275.
- Make sure the internal temperature of the thighs reaches at least 165°F (75°C)
Nutrition
Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 232mg | Vitamin A: 88IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg