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Brined and Smoked Chicken Thighs Recipe

Delicious brined and smoked chicken thighs, perfect for a backyard BBQ.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Brine

  • 4 cups water
  • ¼ cup kosher salt
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns

Chicken

  • 8 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large container, combine water, kosher salt, brown sugar, minced garlic, and black peppercorns. Stir until salt and sugar are dissolved.
  2. 2. Submerge chicken thighs in the brine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  3. 3. Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
  4. 4. Remove chicken thighs from the brine and pat dry with paper towels.
  5. 5. Place chicken thighs in the smoker and smoke for about 2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. 6. Remove from smoker and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 300mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

BBQ, Chicken, Smoked
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