This recipe is one of my all time favorite BBQ Eats, That’s right… BBQ Chicken Thighs.  Add the mayonnaise binder and you’re in for a flavorful adventure.  Don’t like Mayo?  No worries, use oil instead.

How To Cook Chicken Thighs On A Traeger

Ace's Grilling Expert, Chef Jason, has created an easy and delicious way to smoke boneless chicken thighs on your pellet grill. Enjoy this crowd pleasing recipe!

 

Yield: 5-6 chicken thighs

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 12-15 Minutes – Boneless

Cook Temp: 425˚ F

Print Recipe: Traeger Chicken Thighs

Ingredients:

Measure   Ingredient                                          

2 lb                  Chicken Thighs, Boneless and Skinless                                                                    

¼ cup             Mayonnaise, Regular

or                               

3 tbsp             Oil, Canola/Olive Blend                                       

6-8 tbsp          Oink Rub, 5280 Culinary                                     

2 tbsp             Fire Honey, 5280 Culinary                                  

Preparation Directions:

Wash all tools prior to use

Clean and sanitize all cutting boards and prep surfaces prior to and after use

Wash hands before and after handling any raw meat

Read all manufacturer’s instructions before using grills, starters and any cooking tools

Clean out Traeger as needed and change drip tray liner

Fill pellet hopper with Reserve Blend Pellets

Set Traeger to 425˚ F, hit enter and hit ignite

While Traeger is heating up – prep chicken thighs as follows

Place chicken thighs (rough side up) in Mixing Bowl

Add ¼ cup of mayonnaise to the bowl and mix to coat evenly

** If you don’t like mayonnaise substitute 3 tbsp canola/olive blend oil

Season to taste with Oink rub

Mix well to combine and adjust seasoning as needed

Allow to sit on the counter while grill reaches cooking temperature

Add chicken – Smooth side down first

Grill on the first side for 6 minutes and then flip the chicken thighs to the second side

Cook on the second side for 6-9 minutes or until temp reaches 165˚ F

Using tongs, remove chicken from the grill and bring into the kitchen.  Allow to rest for 2-3 minutes

Drizzle with fire honey

Note:

Shelf life is 2 days for fully cooked chicken– use leftovers for tacos, burritos or a quick heat and go chicken sandwich.  Discard chicken after 2 days if un-used

  BBQ Supplies:

Traeger Timberline, Large                                                          Ace SKU – 8037251

Reserve Blend Pellets                                                                    Ace SKU – 8015887

Oink Rub, 5280 Culinary                                                              Ace SKU – 8562043

Fire Honey, 5280 Culinary                                                          Ace SKU - 8017719

Published on 5/3/2022.

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