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Smoked Chimichurri Chicken Thighs.

Smoked Chimichurri Chicken Thighs

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Smoked Chimichurri Chicken Thighs are the perfect summer meal! Juicy smoked chicken coated in fresh herbs from homemade chimichurri sauce.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 chicken thighs 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 pounds of Chicken thighs
  • ¼ cup Bachan’s Japanese Barbecue Sauce
  • 4 tbsp BBQ rub
  • 3 tbsp Hot Honey

Chimichurri Ingredients

  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 bunch parsley
  • 6 cloves minced garlic
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Drizzle Bachan’s on the chicken thighs then generously season both sides with a BBQ rub. Let the chicken marinate uncovered in the fridge for 1 hour or overnight.
  2. Preheat the smoker to 250°F using Cherry wood for a sweet smokey flavor.
  3. Place the chicken thighs on the smoker indirect of the heat for about 1 hour.
  4. While the chicken smokes, assemble the fresh chimichurri by hand chopping the cilantro, parsley and garlic.
  5. Assemble the chimichurri by combining all of the ingredients in a bowl. Mix thoroughly then let it sit at room temperature until serving.
  6. Increase the temperature of the smoker to 350°F for 15-20 minutes then glaze the chicken thighs with Hot Honey.
  7. Remove the chicken once it reaches an internal temperature of 170°F.
  8. Brush the fresh chimichurri on both sides of the chicken thighs then serve and enjoy!
  • Author: Nick Nesgoda
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 75 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Barbecue
  • Cuisine: American