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Smoked Chicken Thighs (Juicy, Crispy, and Packed with Flavor)

Juicy, smoky, and just the right amount of crispy — these Smoked Chicken Thighs might be my favorite weeknight BBQ recipe. The sweet heat of the rub mixed with that bite of crunchy skin is next-level good. Stick around and I’ll show you the trick that keeps the skin perfectly crisp without drying out the meat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American BBQ
Servings 4
Calories 365 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Chicken Thighs
  • 1/4 cup Pit Boss Sweet Heat Rub (or your favorite bbq rub)
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce (or your favorite bbq sauce)
  • 1 tbsp Corn Starch

Instructions
 

  • Preheat smoker or grill to 325°F.
  • If using bone-in thighs, remove the bone using a boning knife and trim excess skin.
    12 Chicken Thighs
  • Pat chicken dry thoroughly.
  • Season both sides of the chicken with rub.
    1/4 cup Pit Boss Sweet Heat Rub
  • Fold thighs back together, skin side up. Sprinkle cornstarch on the skin, then add a light coating of rub.
    1 tbsp Corn Starch
  • Place on smoker over indirect heat and cook until internal temperature reaches 145–150°F.
  • Brush with BBQ sauce and continue cooking until 165°F.
    1/4 cup Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce
  • Remove from smoker and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Rest for 10 minutes, then serve and enjoy!
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