Ingredients
Chicken
- 16 Chicken thighs
- ¼ cup - Olive oil
- Hickory wood chips for smoking
Honey Barbecue Rub
- ¼ cup - Honey powder
- 1 tbsp - Paprika
- 1 tbsp - Guajillo powder
- 1 tbsp - Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp - Onion powder
- 3 tsp - Kosher salt
- 2 tsp - Black pepper
Honey Barbecue Sauce
- 2 cup - Ketchup
- 1 cup - Honey
- 1 cup - Dark brown sugar
- ¾ cup - White vinegar
- ¼ cup - Worcestershire
- 2 tsp - Onion powder
- 2 tsp - Garlic powder
Preparation
- Preheat your smoker at 250°F;
- Brush the chicken on both side with olive oil, then combine all Honey Barbecue Rub ingredients into a bowl and use to generously season the chicken thighs on all side;
- Place the chicken thighs in your smoker with hickory wood chips for smoking; Cook for 45 minutes at 250°F;
- Combine every Honey Barbecue Sauce ingredients into a sauce pan and simmer for 10 minutes; Set aside;
- Brush the chicken thighs with honey barbecue sauce and place them back in your smoker for another 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165°F on an instant read thermometer; Serve and enjoy.