Smoked Chicken Thighs Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs provide similar flavor at lower cost.

To mix the marinade, whisk together the sweet vermouth, minced rosemary, minced thyme, diced shallot, minced garlic, olive oil, and brown sugar.

Season the chicken thighs with onion powder. Add garlic salt and pepper, to taste.

Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish. Pour the marinade over the top. Put the chicken thighs in the fridge to marinate overnight.

Preheat the smoker to 200°F.

Place the chicken thighs on the smoker and smoke for 1 ½ hours. Put the baking dish underneath, with the juice in it, to catch the drips. Spoon the juice over top of the chicken thighs periodically.

Turn the heat up to 400°F and cook the chicken thighs for 30 minutes, turning halfway through.

Once cooked, remove the meat from the smoker and garnish it with minced rosemary.

Cooking Techniques

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