Smoked Boneless Chicken Thighs

Smoked Boneless Chicken Thighs

Explore our ultimate guide to making smoked boneless chicken thighs with a special homemade rub. Get expert tips for achieving tender and flavorful smoked chicken perfect for any occasion. Step-by-step instructions and delicious side pairing ideas included!

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Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: BBQ

Keyword: Smoked Boneless Chicken Thighs

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 2

Total Time: 2 20

Servings:

Calories: 338kcal

Equipment

1 Smoker
1 Meat thermometer
1 Tongs
Basting Board
Cutting Board
Mixing bowl

Ingredients

8 Boneless chicken thighs
1/4 cups Olive oil
2 tbsp Smoked paprika
1 tbsp Garlic powder
1 tbsp Onion powder
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper
1/4 cups BBQ sauce

Instructions

Preparation: Lay the 8 Boneless chicken thighs out on a cutting board. Pat them dry with paper towels.
8 Boneless chicken thighs
Mix Seasoning: In a mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cups Olive oil, 2 tbsp Smoked paprika, 1 tbsp Garlic powder, 1 tbsp Onion powder, 1 tsp Salt, and 1/2 tsp Black pepper.
1/4 cups Olive oil, 2 tbsp Smoked paprika, 1 tbsp Garlic powder, 1 tbsp Onion powder, 1 tsp Salt, 1/2 tsp Black pepper
Apply Seasoning: Rub the seasoning mix thoroughly onto all sides of the chicken thighs.
Preheat Smoker: Preheat the smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
Smoke Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in the smoker. Close the lid and smoke until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit, about 1.5 to 2 hours.
Baste: In the last 15 minutes of cooking, baste the chicken thighs with 1/4 cups BBQ sauce.
1/4 cups BBQ sauce
Rest: Remove the chicken thighs from the smoker and let them rest on a plate covered with aluminum foil for about 10 minutes before serving

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