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Smoked Boneless Chicken Thighs

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By tlk2drew · Published
Last edited

A simple smoke-and-rub chicken dinner.

Equipment
Smoker or indirect covered grill; tongs; food thermometer
Timing
About 75 minutes cooking + 10 minutes prep
Yield
4 servings
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Ingredients

Boneless skinless chicken thighs: 8 Olive oil: 2 tbsp Chicken BBQ dry rub: 2 tbsp BBQ sauce: optional, for brushing

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1. Preheat the smoker or indirect covered grill to 225°F. 2. Pat the thighs dry, trim excess fat, and coat with oil and rub. This adaptation uses prepared rub. 3. Arrange with space between pieces. Smoke for 30 minutes, flip, and continue for approximately 45 minutes. 4. Check each thigh with a thermometer: the thickest part must reach at least 165°F. Size and equipment affect timing. 5. If using sauce, brush it on near the end and let it set before serving.

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JUST BBQ · Poultry

Smoked Boneless Chicken Thighs

By tlk2drew · Published Sep 21, 2026 · Last edited Sep 21, 2026

A simple smoke-and-rub chicken dinner.

Equipment
Smoker or indirect covered grill; tongs; food thermometer
Timing
About 75 minutes cooking + 10 minutes prep
Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

Boneless skinless chicken thighs: 8 Olive oil: 2 tbsp Chicken BBQ dry rub: 2 tbsp BBQ sauce: optional, for brushing

Instructions

1. Preheat the smoker or indirect covered grill to 225°F. 2. Pat the thighs dry, trim excess fat, and coat with oil and rub. This adaptation uses prepared rub. 3. Arrange with space between pieces. Smoke for 30 minutes, flip, and continue for approximately 45 minutes. 4. Check each thigh with a thermometer: the thickest part must reach at least 165°F. Size and equipment affect timing. 5. If using sauce, brush it on near the end and let it set before serving.

Recipe source: https://justbbq.org/recipes/7