Smoked Chicken Thighs
Smoked chicken thighs are quick and easy, and oh so delicious! This Traeger recipe features tender smoked chicken thighs covered in a brown sugar based rub and glazed in your favourite barbecue sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 chicken thighs
rub ingredients:
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- ½ tablespoon paprika
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 200f, and if your Traeger has Super Smoke, use it.
- Combine all ingredients for the rub; ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, ½ tablespoon onion powder, ½ tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper and ½ tablespoon paprika, in a small bowl and stir until completely combined.
- If using boneless skinless chicken thighs, trim any excess fat, and fold them into a roll. Bone in chicken thighs rarely need any preparation.
- Sprinkle the rub liberally all over the top of the chicken thighs.
- Smoke at 200f for 30 minutes.
- Increase heat to 325f and cook for 20 minutes, then baste with your favourite BBQ sauce, and cook another 10 minutes at 325f (or until internal temperature reaches 165f).
- Allow the chicken thighs to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
storage information:
Smoked chicken thighs can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days. We love to use our leftover chicken thighs in wraps, salads, tacos and nachos If you're looking to freeze some for later use, simply vacuum seal them and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. They can be thawed in the fridge for later enjoyment. We love to heat them up in the sous vide for a pretty darn near "right off the smoker" experience.