Pecan Wood Smoked Chicken Thighs with Ginger Apricot Glaze Recipe
These are tasty chicken thighs. I used Pecan wood chunks to smoke the thighs then glazed them with Ginger Apricot Glaze at the end of the cooking process. If you don't have a smoker grilling is fine but you won't get the subtle flavor from the sweetness in the Pecan wood. I removed the skin before glazing to reduce some fat content. If you like crisp skin leave it on. I served the chicken with steamed green beans, salad and light white wine.
Ingredients
- 8 ea chicken thighs, bone in with skin
- salt/garlic pepper to taste
- 1 cup Asian Ginger Apricot Glaze (link is provided below)
- 1/2 cup cilantro, minced (optional for garnish)
- 3 oz Pecan wood chunks
Directions
- Preheat smoker with Pecan wood chunks to 250^
- Season chicken with salt and garlic pepper.
- Smoke at 250^ for an hour and twenty minutes.
- Remove skin from chicken.
- Grill over medium low heat for 10 minutes basting frequently with Ginger Apricot Glaze.
- Serve with minced cilantro and more glaze tableside.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 123g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 220 | |
| Calories from Fat 133 | 60% |
| Total Fat 14.74g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 4.08g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium 202mg | 8% |
| Potassium 282mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 4.81g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 3.01g | 2% |
| Protein 16.09g | 26% |
