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Smoked BBQ Chicken Thighs

Smoked BBQ Chicken Thighs

Cheri Renee
Smoked BBQ Chicken Thighs may seem simple but the seasoning for these and the extra wood fired flavor makes them incredible!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 pounds
Calories 398 kcal

Equipment

  • Traeger/Pellet Grill
  • Smoker

Ingredients
  

  • 4 to 5 pounds chicken thighs
  • 2 Tbsps olive oil
  • 3 Tbsps BBQ seasoning of choice (plus more to sprinkle over top)
  • 2 Tbsps garlic paste or minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • kosher salt, pepper
  • Optional: a tablespoon of Umami Sauce (link to purchase in post above)

Instructions
 

  • Trim the chicken thighs if needed and place them in a gallon size plastic bag. Add the olive oil, BBQ seasoning, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, pepper, and Umami sauce if using.
  • Massage the bag until the chicken is evenly coated. Marinate in the fridge for several hours.
  • Set your smoker or pellet grill to 250 degrees and place the chicken on the smoker grate. Sprinkle more BBQ seasoning over top. Smoke them 1 1/2 hours and flip them over, smoke another 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until the internal temperature is above 165 degrees and skin is cooked to your liking.
Keyword BBQ, Chicken Thighs, Dinner, Easy, Pellet Grill, Recipe, Smoked, Smoker Recipes, Traeger