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Chile Chicken Thighs

Chile Chicken Thighs

By Traeger Kitchen

Turn up the heat, this recipe packs a little spice in its back pocket. These thighs are what dinner dreams are made of.

Prep Time

5 Min

Cook Time

35 Min

Pellets

Hickory
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

main
2 Tablespoonsoy sauce
1/4 Cuphoney
2 Clovegarlic, minced
1/4 Teaspoonred pepper flakes
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 Tablespoonolive oil
2 TeaspoonTraeger Chicken Rub
To Tasteancho chile powder
1/4 Teaspooncoarsely ground black pepper
chopped green onions, for garnish
Units of Measurement:

Steps

  • Step 1

    Preheat the Traeger with the lid closed to 400°F; this will take about 15 minutes.

    400 ˚F / 204 ˚C

  • Step 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes.

    Ingredients
    • 2 Tablespoon soy sauce

    • 1/4 Cup honey

    • 2 Clove garlic, minced

    • 1/4 Teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • Step 3

    Drizzle the chicken thighs with the olive oil and season on both sides with the Traeger Chicken Rub, black pepper, and ancho chile powder.

    Ingredients
    • 4  boneless, skinless chicken thighs

    • 2 Tablespoon olive oil

    • 2 Teaspoon Traeger Chicken Rub

    • To Taste ancho chile powder

    • 1/4 Teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

  • Step 4

    Place the seasoned chicken thighs directly on the grill grates. Insert the probe horizontally into the thickest part of a thigh. Close the lid and cook, flipping once, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 15 minutes per side.

    00:30

    400 ˚F / 204 ˚C

    165 ˚F / 74 ˚C

  • Step 5

    Brush the thighs with the chile-honey glaze, then remove from the grill. Garnish with the green onions and serve with the remaining glaze alongside. Enjoy!

    Ingredients
    •  chopped green onions, for garnish

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