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Smoked chicken thighs smothered in bbq sauce
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Pellet Grill Smoked Chicken Thighs

These Pellet Grill Smoked Chicken Thighs are one of my favorite bites of barbeque. The Juicy, tender Chicken thighs with bite-through skin are perfect for tailgating or backyard cookouts. 
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, BBQ
Keyword BBQ Chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Rest Time 15 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 325kcal

Equipment

  • Pellet Smoker
  • Tongs
  • paper towels
  • Sheet Pan
  • Heat Resistant Gloves
  • Instant Read Thermometer

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Remove Chicken thighs from the package lay the thighs skin side down on a cutting board and spread them out. Trim off any excess fat and shape the thighs into a rectangular shape.
  • Place the chicken on a sheet tray skin side up with paper towels underneath to absorb moisture. Lightly season the skin with kosher salt. Let the thighs sit uncovered for at least 6 hours, but overnight is best.
  • The next day remove the chicken thighs from the sheet pan and pat dry with fresh paper towels. Season on both sides with dry rub then tuck the edges of the thigh underneath of itself so the skin is stretched tight.
  • Heat the Pellet Grill to 300 degrees F. Place the chicken thighs on the smoker about 3 inches apart from each other and smoke for 1 hour. Every 30 minutes lightly spray with cooking oil.
  • Heat up the bbq sauce to about 180 degrees F and set aside. Once the Chicken has reached an internal temperature of about 180 degrees F use heat-resistant gloves to dip the thighs in the bbq sauce then set them on a board to rest.
  • Once the chicken thighs have rested for 15 minutes, they should be the perfect temperature to serve and enjoy.

Notes

Serving Size About 1 Chicken Thigh with Sauce and Rub.
Store Smoked Chicken Thighs in a Sealed Container for up to 5 days in the fridge or freeze them for up to 90 days.
The best reheating method is in the oven or air fryer at 325 for 8-10 minutes. until hot

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 485mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg