Smoked Boneless Chicken Thighs
This for irresistibly juicy, smoky chicken thighs slow-cooked on a pellet smoker—the steady, wood-fueled heat infuses each bite with rich flavor while creating a perfectly caramelized crust. This foolproof method locks in moisture, so you’ll serve tender, mouthwatering thighs every time. Whether you’re hosting backyard barbecues or dinners parties, these pellet-smoked chicken thighs will have everyone coming back for seconds—and thirds.
Equipment
- Pellet smoker
Ingredients
- 2.2 pounds Chicken Thighs
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp BBQ Dry Rub or see my homemade dry rub recipe below
- 4 tbsp BBQ Sauce
- 2 tbsp Honey
Instructions
Step 1 - Preheat the Grill
- Preheat your smoker to 275°F. Check the wood pellet levels - you want enough to last a couple of hours.
- Spray the grates with a non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2 - Prepare the Rub
- If you making your rub. combine all the rubbed ingredients in a mixing bowl
Step 3 - Prepare the Thighs
- Coat with a layer of oil, and apply enough BBQ rub to coat both sides of your chicken thighs.
Step 4 - Smoke the Thighs
- Place chicken skin-side up into your smoker, space out to allow heat and smoke to circulate Smoke at 275F until internal meat temp hits 165F. (About 45min - 1hr).
Step 5 - Baste The Chicken (Optional)
- Baste the chicken with BBQ sauce and honey. Enough to just cover the chicken (doesn't need to be swimming in it). Then place the tray into the smoker until internal meat temp hits 175F (about 20-30min).
Step 6 - Let the Chicken Rest and Serve
- Let the meat rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, covered in aluminum foil.
- Serve and enjoy with your favorite side dishes.