Masterbuilt Smoked Chicken Thighs
Get ready for a culinary delight with our Masterbuilt smoked chicken thighs recipe. Juicy, tender, and packed with smoky goodness!
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
For the rub:
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
For smoking:
- 2 cups of your preferred fruitwood chips apple, cherry, peach
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Prepping for Smokin'
- Preheat your Masterbuilt Smoker to a smokin' 225°F (107°C).
- While that bad boy is heating up, mix your paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper together in a bowl to create your rub. Rub each chicken thigh generously with this flavor explosion and let 'em marinate for about 15-20 minutes. Oh, the anticipation!
Let the Smoke Begin!
- Time to add some smoky charm. Soak your fruitwood chips in water for at least 30 minutes. Drain 'em, toss 'em on your smoker's wood chip tray, and let the smokin' begin!
- Pop those seasoned thighs onto the smoker grates, close the door, and let 'em dance in the smoky haze for about 1.5 to 2 hours. Remember, we're chasing that internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), so keep an eye on it with that trusty meat thermometer. The wait is torturous, I know!
Crispy Skin Showdown
- Optional but oh-so-worth-it step: for that irresistibly crispy skin, fire up your grill. Sear those smoked beauties for about 2-3 minutes on each side. The sizzle and aroma will drive you wild!
- If you're in a hurry, you can skip the grill and just crank up the heat on your smoker for the last 10-15 minutes. That skin will be a crispy masterpiece either way!
Feast Mode
- With that chicken sizzling and the aroma wafting, transfer your smoked, seared, or just plain juicy thighs to a serving platter.
- Grab your favorite sides - whether it's that buttery corn, creamy coleslaw, or mac 'n' cheese that dreams are made of - and create a feast fit for a king!