The BEST Pellet Grill Chicken Thighs With Crispy Skin

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This simple smoked chicken thighs recipe with crispy skin is the best excuse to fire up your pellet grill or other smoker.

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PREHEAT

Preheat your Traeger or other pellet grill to 275°F.. Full Recipe

Key Ingredients

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FOR SMOKED CHICKEN RUB RECIPE, CLICK HERE

Brush with oil, season, and arrage on a grill mat or directly onto the grill grates

SMOKE

Smoke for 45-60 minutes before checking the internal temperature of the thighs. Once it reads 165°F, remove them temporarily, brush with bbq sauce, and set aside.

REVERSE SEAR

tips + tricks

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SERVE

Let the thighs rest for 10 minutes and serve with your favorite smoked asparagus or other side. Learn more

Pro Tip

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The BEST Pellet Grill Chicken Thighs With Crispy Skin

The BEST Pellet Grill Chicken Thighs With Crispy Skin

Traeger, Pit Boss

Traeger, Pit Boss

This simple smoked chicken thighs recipe with crispy skin is the best excuse to fire up your pellet grill or other smoker.

Let’s get started!

PREHEAT

01

Key Ingredients

FOR SMOKED CHICKEN RUB RECIPE, CLICK HERE

Brush with oil, season, and arrage on a grill mat or directly onto the grill grates

02

SEASON

SMOKE

03

REVERSE SEAR

04

Turn the smoker up to 425°F. Once it reaches the proper temperature, replace the chicken and cook for another 15 minutes.

tips + tricks

SERVE

05

Pro Tip

Pro Tip

If you prefer a less juicy thigh, keep it on the smoker until the internal temperature reads 185°F.

If you prefer a less juicy thigh, keep it on the smoker until the internal temperature reads 185°F.

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