September 27, 2021
Smoked Chicken Thighs with Chimichurri
Liven up your barbequed chicken with these Smoked Chicken Thighs with Chimichurri. Tender, bone-in chicken thighs are seasoned in our bright and delicious Savory Smokehouse Rub, then smoked on the grill. Drizzle a fresh chimichurri sauce of red wine vinegar, fresh herbs, garlic and spices for a pop of flavor the whole family will love.
Category
Dinner
Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
75 minutes
Wood Pellet Recommendation
Ingredients
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1/8 tsp Black Pepper
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1 Garlic Clove, Minced
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1/4 cup Olive Oil
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1/4 cup Parsley, Chopped
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1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
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2 lbs Chicken Thighs, bone-in
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To Taste, Savory Smokehouse Rub
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1 tsp Oregano, chopped
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1 tbsp Red Onion, minced
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1/2 tsp Salt
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Mixing Bowl
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Whisk
Special Tools
Directions
- Fire up your Louisiana Grills pellet grill and with the lid open, set your temperature to SMOKE mode.
- Once the fire is lit, preheat to 250° F. If using a gas or charcoal grill, set it up for low, indirect heat.
- Drizzle olive oil on the chicken thighs, then season with Caribbean Key Lime. Set aside.
- Prepare the chimichurri by whisking together the olive oil, vinegar, parsley, red onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Place the chicken thighs on the grill grate and smoke for 60 to 75 minutes, until an internal temperature of 165° F.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and rest for 10 minutes. Serve warm with chimichurri.
Tips:
Looking to round out this flavorful dish? Try a nice, fresh plantain salad to cool off your tastebuds.