Smoked Chicken Thighs

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Dry-rubbed chicken thighs are smoked in an electric smoker.

close up view of Smoked Chicken Thighs on a plate
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 thighs

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon thyme

  • ½ teaspoon oregano

  • 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs

  • 1 cup cherry wood chips, or as needed

Directions

  1. Preheat a smoker to 200 degrees F (93 degrees C).

  2. Combine salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, paprika, garlic powder, thyme, and oregano in a bowl. Apply to chicken thighs as a dry rub.

  3. Smoke thighs using cherry wood for 1 hour. Rotate and flip thighs and continue smoking until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 1 hour more.

Recipe Tip

Use your favorite wood for smoking.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

193 Calories
12g Fat
1g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 193
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 355mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 19g 39%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 15mg 1%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 193mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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