Smoked Chicken Thighs

5 from 1 vote

This recipe is great for beginners and experienced pitmasters. It creates rich, smoky flavors and succulent smoked chicken thighs. With the right spices and a slow smoke on a pellet grill, you can create delicious flavors perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Glaze10

Total Time1 10

Course: Main Course

Servings: people

Equipment

1 Traeger Ironwood 885
1 Small mixing bowl
1 Basting Brush

Ingredients

8 whole Bone in, skin on chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp Smoked Q Rock's Hey Boo! Spice Blend

Glaze

1 cup Smoked Q Rock's Bourbon BBQ Sauce
1/8 cup honey

Instructions

I set my Traeger Ironwood 885 to 350°F and allowed it to come up to temp for about 15 minutes.
First I trim up any loose skin, but leave most of it on. Next, I pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Then I lightly coated the chicken thighs with olive oil as a binder to help the dry rub stick after “rolling and folding” the skin, bones and loose meat under.
Next I applied a heavy coat of Smoke Q Rock’s Hey Boo! Honey Seasoning to both sides, starting with the bottom side first.
With the smoker to temp, I placed the chicken thighs skin side up on the Ironwood, ensuring they were spaced evenly for proper airflow and smoke distribution.
I ran these chicken thighs at 350°F for about 35 to 45 minutes, until the internal temperature reached 165°F on my Meater+ thermometer.
While the chicken thighs are still on the grill, I created a quick glaze with my Smoked Q Rock’s Bourbon BBQ Sauce and honey in a grill safe vessel before placing on the smoker to allow it to warm up before using it.
When the chicken thighs reach about 165°F, I pour the glaze over them, before continuing to grill for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 175°F and the glaze is slightly caramelized.
Once they’ve hit the desired temp, I remove the chicken thighs from the smoker and let them rest for about 5-10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring tender and juicy meat. And with that, I’m ready to serve these delicious smoked chicken thighs hot with one of my favorite sides.

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