Easy BBQ Chicken Thighs on the Pellet Grill
This recipe adapts to the easy delicious chicken recipe by Heath Riles Classic BBQ Chicken on a Pellet Grill. Heath’s line of rubs is among some of my favorites. I own and use every rub and sauce he sells. Along with several others, I keep coming back to him time and time again.
Equipment
- Pellet grill or smoker
- Instant read thermometer
Ingredients
- 8 Chicken thighs skinless, boneless
- 4 oz Heath Riles Everyday Rub
- 4 oz Heath Riles Honey Rub
- 8 oz BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Remove chicken from packaging and lay them out on a plate or pan. then place in the fridge to dry.
- Season all sides really well with both the Heath Riles Everyday Rub and Heath Riles Honey Rub.
- Set your pellet grill or smoker to 250ºF.
- Smoke the chicken thighs for about 45 minutes flipping halfway.
- Take the thighs off of the grill once their internal temperature reaches about 140ºF.
- Increase your pellet grill temperature to 450-500ºF.
- Baste the chicken with your preferred BBQ sauce and return them to the grill.
- Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side to caramelize the sauce.
- Remove from the grill once the chicken reaches 165°F and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 3538mg | Potassium: 345mg | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg