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Smoked Chicken Thighs Recipe

Irresistible Smoked Chicken Thighs Recipe for Flavor Lovers

Elevate your barbecue game with this Smoked Chicken Thighs Recipe, featuring succulent meat and a bold marinade.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • ¼ cup avocado oil Substitute with olive oil if preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Soy sauce can work in a pinch.
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar Apple cider vinegar is a great alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons honey Maple syrup is a great vegan substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Creole mustard Use yellow mustard if Creole isn't available.
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped) Garlic powder can substitute in smaller amounts.
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust according to taste preference.
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Chicken
  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs The star of the show!

Equipment

  • Smoker

Method
 

Marinating and Cooking
  1. In a large resealable bag, combine ¼ cup of avocado oil, 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, ¼ cup of balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons of honey, 2 tablespoons of Creole mustard, 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 cloves of chopped garlic, and a teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Mix well until smooth.
  2. Season 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper. Place them into the marinade bag and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, ideally overnight.
  3. Preheat your smoker to a steady 225°F about 30 minutes before cooking and add hickory wood pellets.
  4. Arrange the marinated chicken thighs on the grill grates, skin side up. Let them cook undisturbed for about 2.5 hours.
  5. In the last 15 minutes, increase the smoker's heat to about 275°F to achieve crispy skin. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. Remove the chicken from the smoker and let them rest for 15 minutes on a cutting board before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Remove chicken from the fridge 1 hour before cooking for even cooking. Experiment with different wood chips for unique flavors.

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