Dinner Lunch

Smoked Chicken Thighs With Alabama White Sauce

Smoked Chicken Thighs With Alabama White Sauce

SMF Kitchen
@smfchicken

Fire up the smoker for these juicy smoked chicken thighs topped with tangy Alabama White Sauce. Made with Springer Mountain Farms boneless skinless chicken thighs, this easy BBQ recipe delivers smoky flavor, crispy edges, and a creamy Southern-style white barbecue sauce perfect for cookouts, weeknight dinners, and backyard grilling.

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00:15
Prep
01:00
Marinate
01:35
Cook
02:50
Total Time

Ingredients & Directions

Directions

Chicken BBQ Rub

2-3 lbs
2 tablespoons
olive oil
1 teaspoon
kosher salt
1 teaspoon
black pepper
1 teaspoon
garlic powder
1 teaspoon
onion powder
1/2 teaspoon
smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon
cayenne pepper, optional
  1. Pat chicken pieces dry.
  2. Lightly coat each piece with olive oil.
  3. Season each side with salt and pepper and remaining spices.
  4. Place chicken in a dish or resealable storage bag and marinate in fridge for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
  5. Make sauce while chicken is marinating.
  6. When ready to cook, preheat the smoker to 250-275°F. [Recommend using a mixed blend of 70% apple wood chunks or pellets with 30% pecan wood chunks or pellets.]
  7. Smoke for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until the internal temperature of the thighs reaches at least 170-175°F.
  8. Lightly brush with sauce before serving and/or serve extra sauce on the side.
  9. Let rest 3-5 minutes before serving.

Notes:

  • If using bone-in, skin-on thighs, finish on a hot grill over direct heat, skin side down for 2-3 minutes or under a broiler, skin side up, for 3-5 minutes to help crips up the skin before applying sauce and serving.
  • Skip the low and slow method and cook on the smoker at 350-375°F until chicken reaches internal temperature of 170-175°F. This should also crisp up skin if using bone-in, skin on. Cook time should be less than above.

Alabama White BBQ Sauce

1 cup
mayonnaise
1/4 cup
apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon
lemon juice
1 tablespoon
dijon mustard
1 tablespoon
honey
1 tablespoon
prepared horseradish, optional
1 teaspoon
black pepper
1/2 teaspoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon
garlic powder
2 tablespoons
sour cream
  1. Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk until well combined and smooth.
  2. Chill for 30 to 60 minutes before serving or overnight.
  3. Can be made ahead and stored in refrigerator for up to a week.

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Smoked boneless skinless chicken thighs drizzled with Alabama white sauce on a serving tray, featuring crispy bark and smoky grilled flavor.

Dinner Lunch

Smoked Chicken Thighs With Alabama White Sauce

Smoked Chicken Thighs With Alabama White Sauce

SMF Kitchen
@smfchicken

Fire up the smoker for these juicy smoked chicken thighs topped with tangy Alabama White Sauce. Made with Springer Mountain Farms boneless skinless chicken thighs, this easy BBQ recipe delivers smoky flavor, crispy edges, and a creamy Southern-style white barbecue sauce perfect for cookouts, weeknight dinners, and backyard grilling.

Yield: 4-6

00:15 Prep
01:00 Marinate
01:35 Cook
02:50 Total Time

Ingredients

Directions

Chicken BBQ Rub

2-3 lbs
2 tablespoons
olive oil
1 teaspoon
kosher salt
1 teaspoon
black pepper
1 teaspoon
garlic powder
1 teaspoon
onion powder
1/2 teaspoon
smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon
cayenne pepper, optional
  1. Pat chicken pieces dry.
  2. Lightly coat each piece with olive oil.
  3. Season each side with salt and pepper and remaining spices.
  4. Place chicken in a dish or resealable storage bag and marinate in fridge for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
  5. Make sauce while chicken is marinating.
  6. When ready to cook, preheat the smoker to 250-275°F. [Recommend using a mixed blend of 70% apple wood chunks or pellets with 30% pecan wood chunks or pellets.]
  7. Smoke for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until the internal temperature of the thighs reaches at least 170-175°F.
  8. Lightly brush with sauce before serving and/or serve extra sauce on the side.
  9. Let rest 3-5 minutes before serving.
Notes:
  • If using bone-in, skin-on thighs, finish on a hot grill over direct heat, skin side down for 2-3 minutes or under a broiler, skin side up, for 3-5 minutes to help crips up the skin before applying sauce and serving.
  • Skip the low and slow method and cook on the smoker at 350-375°F until chicken reaches internal temperature of 170-175°F. This should also crisp up skin if using bone-in, skin on. Cook time should be less than above.

Alabama White BBQ Sauce

1 cup
mayonnaise
1/4 cup
apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon
lemon juice
1 tablespoon
dijon mustard
1 tablespoon
honey
1 tablespoon
prepared horseradish, optional
1 teaspoon
black pepper
1/2 teaspoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon
garlic powder
2 tablespoons
sour cream
  1. Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk until well combined and smooth.
  2. Chill for 30 to 60 minutes before serving or overnight.
  3. Can be made ahead and stored in refrigerator for up to a week.
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