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Ninja Woodfire Smoked Chicken Thighs
Juicy Ninja Woodfire smoked chicken thighs with crispy skin and a simple smoky rub, ready in about 40 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on (about 6)
- 1 tbsp oil avocado or any neutral oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- BBQ sauce optional, for brushing
Instructions
- First, preheat the Ninja Woodfire Grill to the Smoke setting at 375°F (190°C) and add wood pellets. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towel.
- Next, rub the thighs with oil, then mix the salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme and coat every piece evenly.
- Then, place the thighs skin-side up on the grate in a single layer. Do not flip them.
- Smoke at 375°F for about 30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 175°F to 195°F at the thickest part, away from the bone.
- Optional: brush lightly with BBQ sauce in the last 1 to 2 minutes for a sticky glaze.
- Finally, rest the thighs for 5 minutes before serving so the juices settle.
Notes
Nutrition values are an estimate per thigh. Chicken is safe at 165°F, but bone-in thighs taste best pulled between 175°F and 195°F. Milder fruit-wood pellets (apple, cherry) suit chicken; hickory gives a bolder smoke.
Nutrition
Nutrition is an estimate, calculated automatically.
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