Smoked Boneless Chicken Thighs
With a simple but delicious rub, these smoked chicken thighs are super tender and loaded with flavor.
Servings 6
Calories 314kcal
Ingredients
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Mix all of the rub ingredients in a small bowl. Preheat smoker to 200°F.
- Trim excess fat off the chicken and season all sides with the spice blend. Roll into a cylindrical shape.
- Smoke at 200°F for 30 minutes. Increase the temperature to 400°F and cook for another 15-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from the smoker and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use apple, cherry or maple wood for smoking. They all complement the chicken perfectly.
- If you smoke too long at 200°F, the chicken will be overloaded with smoke flavor. Smoke for max 30 minutes before increasing the temperature. Poultry takes in smoke flavor much quicker than other meats.
- If you don't want to make your own spice rub, just use store-bought.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing which lets the juices stay inside.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 704mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 4g