Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 Chicken Thighs (Bone-in, skin-on)
  • 16 tbsp Barbecue sauce (Your favorite or ours.)
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder

Instruction

  • Combine the kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder in a small bowl or ramekin. Mix well.
  • Trim any excess fat and skin from the thighs. Using a meat tenderizer, pierce the skin of all the thighs.
  •  Dust the chicken thighs with the rub on one side. Then turn them over and dust the other side.
  • Pull the skin taut so it’s even and tucked in as best as possible. Allow them to rest for an hour before cooking.
  • Set your smoker or grill to 425 degrees. Put the chicken thighs into the grill or smoker when it hits temperature.
  • Cook at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 30 minutes. Use a meat thermometer (close to the bone) to check the internal temperature.
  • Remove from the heat when they reach 160 degrees F. and apply your bbq sauce to all sides of the chicken thighs and return to the grill.
  • Continue to cook for approximately 10 minutes for the sauce to tack up. Check the internal temperature and when they hit 180 degrees they’re ready.
  • Optionally, reapply barbecue sauce and put them back in for 10 minutes for a stronger BBQ taste.
  • Remove the chicken thighs from the grill (or smoker) and allow to rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with your favorite sides.