Smoked Chicken Thighs | Video 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.

Remove the skin from the chicken thighs and rinse them, draining any excess liquid.

Season the chicken thighs with a decent amount of salt and black pepper to taste.

Add garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika to the chicken thighs.

Mix the seasoning into the chicken thighs and massage it in thoroughly.

Cover the seasoned chicken thighs and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

After 4 hours of marinating, preheat the smoker to 275°F (135°C) and set the timer for 2 hours.

Add hickory wood chips to the smoker and place the chicken thighs on the middle rack.

Smoke the chicken thighs for about 1 hour to infuse them with smoke flavor.

After smoking, transfer the chicken thighs to a toaster oven and cook at 350°F (177°C) for 20 minutes to ensure they are cooked through and achieve a golden brown color.

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