Perfect Smoked Chicken Thighs with Crispy Skin

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These perfectly smoked chicken thighs deliver juicy, tender meat with irresistibly crispy skin. Using a simple dry rub and low-and-slow smoking technique, this recipe transforms humble chicken thighs into a barbecue masterpiece that rivals any pitmaster's creation.

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
2 hrs 30 min
Serves
6 servings
Difficulty
easy

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Techniques: smoking, dry rubbing, temperature control

Equipment
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mixing bowl
Mixing Bowl
cutting board
Cutting Board
smoker
Smoker
knife
Knife
paper towels

Paper Towels

Follow these steps for perfectly smoked chicken thighs with crispy skin and juicy meat.

Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

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