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Traeger Smoked Chicken Thighs

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Smoked Chicken Thighs are tender, juicy, and full of  smoky flavor! Smoking chicken thighs on a pellet grill is an easy and  mess free way to have a delicious dinner on the table quickly.

Ingredients Needed

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Mix the chicken dry rub ingredients in a small bowl.

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Place the chicken on a baking sheet and cover with the dry rub.

Use your hands to rub the seasoning into each thigh.

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Place the seasoned chicken thighs directly on the grill grates of your preheated Traeger or pellet grill.

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Smoke the chicken for 40 minutes then brush with BBQ sauce and flip the thighs skin side down to achieve crispy skin.

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Remove the chicken thighs from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

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