Simple Chicken Thighs

[Charley Langer]

This is the way I did thighs (with bones and skin!!) the other night, and it’s simple and delicious.

In summary:

1) dry brine overnight with 1/2 tsp Morton kosher salt per pound chicken.

2) season with:

Simon and Garfunkel Rub

1 tablespoon dried crushed parsley
2 tablespoons dried crushed sage
1 tablespoon dried crushed rosemary
1 tablespoon dried crushed thyme
1 tablespoon dried crushed oregano
1 tablespoon dried crushed basil
1 tablespoon dried crushed bay leaf (about 10 crumbled leaves)
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/2 - 1 tablespoon dried crushed hot red pepper
1 tablespoon sugar

Blend to powder

3) season chicken liberally with S&G rub 1 - 3 hours before cooking.

4) smoke at 225 to 145 internal.

5) coat with oil and sear on a HOT griddle to 160 internal (2 - 3 minutes/side).

I have Grill Grates that I flip over to use as a griddle on my grill. Honestly, I use them more this way than I do the "proper" way. I get such a nice sear on steaks etc. this way.

Again, this is nothing earth-shattering that people on this forum wouldn’t naturally come up with, but it sure is delicious. I get a nice smoked flavor AND crispy skin this way.

[DavidNorcross]

Really looks great and a great recipe. Simon and Garfunkel is a go to for me with poultry. Thank you for sharing.

[Texas Larry]

Another thumbs up👍! This looks really good. Must try. Thighs are my go to favorite how ever cooked.

[Greygoose]

I’d eat that fer breakfast !

[HawkerXP]

S&G is the best!

[TripleB]

Yum. Nothing better than simple and easy recipes. Great job.

[58limited]

Looks great! I've not tried the S&G rub, will do so soon. However, you made me hungry and inspired me to cook up some Thai chicken this afternoon.

[Charley Langer]

Looks great! I've not tried the S&G rub, will do so soon

S&G is the new Lucky Charms! It makes everything magically delicious!! 😝 Seriously, it works on more than chicken.