Place the thighs on your smoker and smoke them until the internal temperature hits 155°F. This will take about 1½ hours.
Once the internal temp is reached, bump the smoker up to 300°F and let them smoke until the internal temperature hits 185°F.
Let them rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Recipe Tips
A good idea is to salt the chicken separately, ensuring a nice even coating of salt. It is the most important ingredient to juicy and flavorful chicken. Just mix the other 3 spices separately.If you wish to put sauce on the chicken, do so when you bump the temperature up to 300°F. Also make sure that it is a sauce on the thinner side. This will allow it to glaze and become sticky much easier, resulting in a better end product.This method can also apply to whole chickens. Cook time will vary, but the internal temps are the same, with the breast being done at 175°F.