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Chile Chicken Thighs

Chile Chicken Thighs

By Traeger Kitchen

Turn up the heat, this bangin' recipe has a little habanero in its back pocket, so these thighs are destined for greatness.

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
As Neededancho chile powder
1/4 Teaspooncoarse ground black pepper
Units of Measurement:

Step

  • Step 1

    When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 400°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    400 ˚F / 204 ˚C

  • Step 2

    In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic and red pepper chili flakes; blend well with wire whisk. Set aside.

    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 olive oil and season generously on both sides with the Traeger Chicken Rub and black pepper, then give each thigh a few shakes of ancho chili powder on both sides.

    Ingredients
    • 4  boneless, skinless chicken thighs

    • 2 Tablespoon olive oil

    • 2 Teaspoon Traeger Chicken Rub

    • As Needed ancho chile powder

    • 1/4 Teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

  • Step 4

    Place the seasoned chicken thighs directly on the grill grate and cook for about 15 minutes per side or until the internal temperature registers 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.

    400 ˚F / 204 ˚C

    165 ˚F / 74 ˚C

  • Step 5

    Brush with chili-honey glaze. Remove from grill. Serve with additional sauce. Enjoy!

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