Crispy-skinned chicken thighs smoked to perfection and lacquered with a sticky maple glaze — juicy, sweet, and smoky.
Prep
10 min
Cook
120 min
Total
135 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Instructions
Season the thighs
Pat chicken dry. Rub with olive oil, then coat with the spice rub mixture. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
Smoke low
Smoke at 250°F skin-side up with maple or cherry wood for 1.5 hours until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
Make the glaze
Whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, melted butter, and hot sauce.
Glaze and crisp
Brush thighs with maple glaze. Increase heat to 375°F (or move to direct heat) for 15-20 minutes until skin is crispy and internal temp hits 175°F. Glaze twice more during this step.
Serve
Rest 5 minutes, then serve with a final brush of glaze.
Serving Suggestions
Nutrition per serving
350
Calories
28g
Protein
22g
Fat
12g
Carbs
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