Since I shared my smoked chicken breast a few years back, I’ve meant to get my chicken thighs written down and shared too. You can go the classic way and brush them with barbecue sauce in the last bit of cooking. Then, serve them with a simple salad and grilled potatoes or potato salad. Or you can keep them plain and serve them with just about anything you can imagine! I also have instructions written down for how we make these with bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs. They take a little longer to cook, but they’re incredibly juicy and my favorite thing to serve with simple side dishes. If you’re looking for something quicker to make, I like boneless, skinless chicken thighs. The recipe includes easy instructions for both, and I know you’ll enjoy them!
How to make this recipe step by step
I really hope you enjoy this Smoked Chicken Thighs recipe! If you do get a chance to make this recipe, I’d love to hear from you in the comments. You’ll find extra options below, but I usually make this simply with salt, pepper, and a little minced garlic. If you’re making bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs, I start them bone-side down, with the chicken skin covering them. That way, they stay nice and juicy as they cook. But if you use bone-in skin on chicken thighs, I like to render the skin by turning them halfway through the cooking time. When the chicken thighs are done, brush them with barbecue sauce, if desired, or serve them plain.
