Smoked Boneless Chicken Thighs (Easy Traeger Recipe)
This easy and flavorful Smoked Boneless Chicken Thighs recipe is a total winner for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep for the week. It’s one of those recipes that checks all the boxes: juicy, smoky, simple to make, and packed with flavor. If you’re like me and tired of dry, boring chicken, you are going to love this recipe, they are easy to make on your Traeger or any pellet smoker.
Servings: 4
Calories: 169kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken Tights boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil
- 1 teaspoon Coconut Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Chili powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Lime juice of 1 lime
- 1 cup BBQ Sauce divided
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Add them to a large bowl and drizzle them with avocado oil. Sprinkle on the coconut sugar, onion powder, mustard powder, sea salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, and black pepper. Toss well to evenly coat the chicken.2 pounds Chicken Tights, 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil, 1 teaspoon Coconut Sugar, 1 teaspoon Onion powder, 1 teaspoon Mustard powder, 1 teaspoon Sea salt, 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, ½ teaspoon Chili powder, ⅛ teaspoon Pepper
- Squeeze in the lime juice and ½ cup of BBQ sauce, and toss again until everything is evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours to let the flavors soak in.1 Lime, 1 cup BBQ Sauce
- Preheat your smoker to 275°F. I use a Traeger pellet grill, but any pellet smoker works great! Remove your chicken from the fridge to take the chill off. When your pellet smoker hits 275 degrees, place the chicken thighs directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and smoke for 60 minutes. Note: This method works perfectly for smoked skinless chicken thighs or bone-in cuts.
- After 60 minutes, flip the chicken thighs and brush them with the remaining BBQ sauce. Continue smoking for another 20–30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken from the smoker and let it rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.1 cup BBQ Sauce
Notes
Nadia's Expert Tips And Notes
- Marinate the Chicken: Marinating makes a difference, aim for at least 30 minutes, but up to 2 hours is best.
- For a stronger BBQ flavor, use wood pellets like hickory or cherry.
- Cooking time may vary based on the thickness of the chicken thighs, and pellet grill temperature fluctuations.
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps it juicy.
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1398mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 489IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
