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BBQ Chicken Thighs

BBQ Chicken Thighs

By Traeger Kitchen

Classic BBQ chicken thighs are juicy and tender, infused with wood-fired flavor. Serve at your backyard BBQ with baked beans and chilled beer.

Prep Time

20 Min

Cook Time

35 Min

Pellets

Cherry

Ingredients

Number of People Serving

4

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Units of Measurement:
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6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
To Taste kosher salt
To Taste Traeger Chicken Rub
To Taste freshly ground black pepper

Step

  • 1

    When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 350℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

    00:15

  • 2

    While the grill is heating, trim any excess fat and skin from the chicken thighs. Season lightly with salt and pepper, then with the Traeger Chicken Rub.

  • 3

    Insert the probe into the thickest part of a chicken thigh, avoiding the bone. Place the chicken thighs directly on the grill grates, close the lid, and cook until the internal temperature reaches 180°F (the chicken will be cooked through at 165°F, but the texture will be better at 180°F), about 35 minutes.

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    00:35

  • 4

    Remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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