Crispy Smoked Chicken Thighs on the Offset Smoker | BBQ Perfection

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.

Prepare the offset smoker with charcoal and wood.

Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs as needed.

Season chicken thighs with ground black pepper on both sides.

Season chicken thighs with kosher salt on both sides.

Apply Kinder's Buttery Steakhouse seasoning on both sides of the chicken thighs.

Place chicken thighs skin-side up on the smoker.

Set smoker temperature to 225°F and cook low and slow.

Check internal temperature of chicken thighs, aiming for around 157°F.

Increase smoker temperature to crisp the skin, placing chicken thighs near the firebox for maximum heat.

Use a water pan in the smoker to maintain moisture.

Remove chicken thighs from the smoker once internal temperature reaches about 175°F.

Let chicken thighs rest for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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