How To Smoke Chicken Thighs On Traeger (Step By Step 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 is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: none

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and often cheaper.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness with unique flavor.

Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.

Add olive oil and honey hog barbecue rub to the chicken thighs.

Let the chicken thighs sit for at least 20 minutes, or overnight if desired.

Set the Traeger pellet smoker to 250°F (121°C).

Place the chicken thighs directly on the grill.

After about 20 minutes, prepare the barbecue glaze by mixing honey, barbecue sauce, and water.

Apply half of the barbecue glaze on top of the smoked chicken thighs.

Let the chicken thighs smoke for another 30 minutes.

Brush the remaining barbecue glaze on the chicken thighs.

Total smoking time is about 1.5 to 2 hours.

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