Smoked Chicken Thighs
If you love cooking chicken thighs, make Smoked Chicken Thighs. Seasoned to perfection and packed with smoky flavors, these chicken thighs are easy to make.
Servings: 4
Calories: 664kcal
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to create the spice rub.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and brush them with olive oil on both sides. Generously season each chicken thigh with the spice rub, making sure to coat both sides evenly. Work some of the rub under the skin for extra flavor.
- Place the chicken thighs in a large dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Preheat the smoker to 250°F.
- Remove the chicken thighs from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
- Place the chicken thighs in the smoker, skin-side up. Smoke for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the
- internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh.
- Remove the chicken thighs from the smoker and let them rest for 5-10 minutes.
Notes
If a crispier skin is desired, rest the chicken uncovered in the refrigerator. This helps to dry out the skin a bit, which helps it become crispier during smoking.
Nutrition
Calories: 664kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 71g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 234mg | Sodium: 772mg | Potassium: 1241mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 907IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg
