Crispy Skin Smoked Chicken Thighs Recipe for Perfect BBQ Flavors

John P.

Apr 19

1 min read

Updated: Oct 19

Smoked Chicken Thighs

(Crispy Skin BBQ Method)

If your smoked chicken skin is rubbery, you’re doing it wrong.

This method gives you crispy skin, juicy meat, and bold BBQ flavor—every single time.

Quick Info

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1.5 hours

Temp: 275°F

Servings: 4–6

Skill Level: Beginner

Ingredients

8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

2 tbsp BBQ rub

1 tbsp olive oil

American Flame BBQ Original Gourmet Sauce

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Instructions

Step 1: Prep

Pat chicken dry (this is key for crispy skin)

Lightly coat with oil

Season generously

Step 2: Smoke

Preheat smoker to 275°F

Place chicken skin-side up

Cook for 60–75 minutes

Step 3: Crisp the Skin

Increase heat or move to grill over high heat

Cook 10–15 minutes until skin tightens and crisps

Step 4: Sauce & Finish

Brush with American Flame BBQ Sauce

Let set for 5–10 minutes

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Pro Tips

Dry skin = crispy skin

Higher temp = better bite-through texture

Don’t sauce too early

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