Good Ole Boy Chicken Thighs

Smoked Good Ole Boy Chicken Thighs

Welcome to the heart of Southern BBQ with our Good Ole Boy Chicken Thighs recipe, brought to you by the McLemore Boys. This recipe captures the essence of traditional barbeque, blending smoky flavors with the perfect balance of spices. Crafted on the state-of-the-art Masterbuilt AutoIgnite Grill and Smoker, these chicken thighs are guaranteed to be tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. Fire up your smoker and get ready to experience a true taste of southern BBQ with the McLemore Boys smoked chicken thighs recipe.

Instructions

1. 01

   Place the chicken thighs in a 1-gallon zip-lock bag and pour in 11/2 cups of the Italian dressing. Seal the bag and place it in a pan in case it leaks. Refrigerate a minimum of 4 hours or overnight (recommended).

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3. 02

   Set your Masterbuilt grill & smoker to 275°F.

4. 03

   Place the chicken thighs on the middle rack of the grill/smoker, skin-side down, and sprinkle with the rub/seasoning to taste.

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6. 04

   Cook for 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Every 30 minutes, brush the thighs with some of the remaining Italian dressing. 

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8. 05

   Pull the chicken thighs off the grill/smoker and let rest for 10 minutes. Turn the grill to 500°F or high heat.

9. 06

   Place the thighs skin-side up over direct heat and sear for 5 minutes, then flip and sear for 5 minutes more, until the skin is crisp and the internal temperature reaches 180°F.

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11. 07

    Pull and let rest for 5 minutes, then enjoy!

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