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Ingredients
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- 8 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (like avocado or canola)
- 1½ cups BBQ sauce, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 275°F (135°C).
- Trim excess fat from chicken thighs and pat them dry.
- Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper to create the rub.
- Coat chicken thighs with neutral oil and season with the rub.
- Place thighs skin-side up on the smoker grates and smoke for 1 to 1.25 hours until reaching 165°F (74°C).
- Brush BBQ sauce on the thighs and smoke for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 175°F to 185°F (79°C to 85°C).
- Let chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving with remaining BBQ sauce.
Notes
Ensure the smoker is properly preheated for even cooking.
Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
Experiment with different wood chips for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 560
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 120