I think chicken thighs are the easiest and tastiest things to smoke 👌🏻
I think chicken thighs are the easiest and tastiest things to smoke 👌🏻
by TXwildthing99
19 Comments
FlippityFl4k
And for those that may prefer white meat, I have had success smoking chicken breast and it remaining juicy. Wet brining for 24 hours before, pat dry and oil and season outside, then smoke at like 180 to 225 until thickest part registers 150. Maintain at least 5 minutes at 150 or above and then pull and wrap to rest. Great for Ceasar salads or chicken sandwiches. Not good for chicken salad cause it doesn’t shred cooked to the lower temp.
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Sweet craggy Christ those look good
Shonuf420
I agree, I’ve done it a few times. Simple, quick, cheap and delicious.
SecondHandSmokeBBQ
I find that pork loin is very forgiving…probably because it is so dense. With chicken, on the other hand, you need to keep an eye on the cook temp/time so they dont dry out. I prefer to brine all my chicken so it stays nice and moist. Give “The Solution” (brine powder) a try.
bwager
I did some 0-400 thighs for the first time the other day and they were like phenomenal. Super juicy and the skin was crisp too.
Alfalfa-Boring
Chicken breasts don’t need to go all the way to 165. 155 is plenty. They’ll be white on the inside and the bacteria will be dead. You’ll also have better food.
TripleSingleHOF
Shhh, don’t let the secret out!
Let people pay twice as much for their precious white meat.
Protip: Chicken thighs/legs are best cooked to 185 degrees instead of 165.
TexEsc95
For sure. Along wit the riblets 😍🤤🤤🤤
Gods0wnPrototype
Those look amazing. Would you be so kind as to share how you did those bad boys?
Qwirk
I cook them up and use them in other things like soups or curry.
FloppyTacoflaps
Have you ever seen the mad scientist bbq method of smoking chicken breast? It’s absolutely incredible. You can do it with thighs too. Will improve the thighs a little bit but it really really makes smoked breast’s incredible. Like I’ve never had chicken properly cooked lol
Ah man, the thigh is where it’s at, no matter what. Skin on, bone in and slow or filleted, marinated and given a quick sear or even skewered for kebab……. yarrrrrrrr……..
Only real challenger is some good wings….
thejoshfoote
One of my fav things with boneless skinless is to marinate them and stack them like al pastor or shawarma style skewered n stacked.
While it cooks cut one small white onion add 3 whole garlic with enough oil to float into a dish in the smoker. Once it’s soft n the garlic is darkened. Blend that with a bit of mayo and make the best garlic sauce of life.
Underwater_Karma
chicken thighs are the ribeye of the chicken, by far the best part
meldariun
Going to try tandoori style this weekend. Marinate in yoghurt and seasonings, and slap that bad boy on a piping hot grill. Cant wait
Seamonkey_Boxkicker
Those are boneless and skinless, yeah? I’ve never smoked chicken before (although I’ve eaten it plenty). I saw Costco with some very affordable whole thighs I was tempted to try smoking.
crooks4hire
Cookin too hot with this take…sheesh
Crispyskips728
Ultimate secret. I buy bone in and skin on for $.99 all day long and learned like a pro how to de bone and take the skin off. Boneless skinless chicken thighs are the ultimate thing. 450 till 185. So freaking easy. Just seasoing with your favorite seasoing and freeze if you want as well. I got chicken taco meat Chicken teriyaki meat. Chicken parm. Lemon pepper chicken. All precooked and ready to reheat and enjoy again!! Nobody can ever tell it’s reheated chicken and not fresh lol
19 Comments
And for those that may prefer white meat, I have had success smoking chicken breast and it remaining juicy. Wet brining for 24 hours before, pat dry and oil and season outside, then smoke at like 180 to 225 until thickest part registers 150. Maintain at least 5 minutes at 150 or above and then pull and wrap to rest. Great for Ceasar salads or chicken sandwiches. Not good for chicken salad cause it doesn’t shred cooked to the lower temp.
Sweet craggy Christ those look good
I agree, I’ve done it a few times. Simple, quick, cheap and delicious.
I find that pork loin is very forgiving…probably because it is so dense. With chicken, on the other hand, you need to keep an eye on the cook temp/time so they dont dry out. I prefer to brine all my chicken so it stays nice and moist. Give “The Solution” (brine powder) a try.
I did some 0-400 thighs for the first time the other day and they were like phenomenal. Super juicy and the skin was crisp too.
Chicken breasts don’t need to go all the way to 165. 155 is plenty. They’ll be white on the inside and the bacteria will be dead. You’ll also have better food.
Shhh, don’t let the secret out!
Let people pay twice as much for their precious white meat.
Protip: Chicken thighs/legs are best cooked to 185 degrees instead of 165.
For sure. Along wit the riblets 😍🤤🤤🤤
Those look amazing. Would you be so kind as to share how you did those bad boys?
I cook them up and use them in other things like soups or curry.
Have you ever seen the mad scientist bbq method of smoking chicken breast? It’s absolutely incredible. You can do it with thighs too. Will improve the thighs a little bit but it really really makes smoked breast’s incredible. Like I’ve never had chicken properly cooked lol
https://youtu.be/xutIe6RJWkQ?si=9BuHXz2WoI7B6rWJ
Ah man, the thigh is where it’s at, no matter what. Skin on, bone in and slow or filleted, marinated and given a quick sear or even skewered for kebab……. yarrrrrrrr……..
Only real challenger is some good wings….
One of my fav things with boneless skinless is to marinate them and stack them like al pastor or shawarma style skewered n stacked.
While it cooks cut one small white onion add 3 whole garlic with enough oil to float into a dish in the smoker.
Once it’s soft n the garlic is darkened. Blend that with a bit of mayo and make the best garlic sauce of life.
chicken thighs are the ribeye of the chicken, by far the best part
Going to try tandoori style this weekend. Marinate in yoghurt and seasonings, and slap that bad boy on a piping hot grill. Cant wait
Those are boneless and skinless, yeah? I’ve never smoked chicken before (although I’ve eaten it plenty). I saw Costco with some very affordable whole thighs I was tempted to try smoking.
Cookin too hot with this take…sheesh
Ultimate secret. I buy bone in and skin on for $.99 all day long and learned like a pro how to de bone and take the skin off. Boneless skinless chicken thighs are the ultimate thing. 450 till 185. So freaking easy. Just seasoing with your favorite seasoing and freeze if you want as well. I got chicken taco meat
Chicken teriyaki meat. Chicken parm. Lemon pepper chicken. All precooked and ready to reheat and enjoy again!! Nobody can ever tell it’s reheated chicken and not fresh lol