Juicy, smoky, and glazed in a rich Korean-inspired sauce, these **Smoked Gochujang Chicken Thighs** are next-level BBQ. The fat in the thighs keeps them tender while **FL Fin & Fowl** seasoning and a spicy-sweet gochujang glaze create layers of bold flavor. Finished with **FL Errthang** and green onions, this dish hits every taste bud.
It’s smoky, sweet, savory, and just the right amount of heat—perfect for your next cookout or weeknight dinner.
Yields: 4 Servings | Prep Time: 20 Minutes | Total Time: 12 Hours (including marinade)
INGREDIENTS:
8 bone-in chicken thighs
Spicy Italian dressing (for marinade)
Soy sauce (for marinade)
¼ cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
3 tbsp honey
1 tsp sesame oil
FL Fin & Fowl
FL Errthang
Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
1 | Pat chicken thighs dry and trim excess skin or thin meat from edges.
2 | Add chicken to a zip-top bag with **2 parts Italian dressing and 1 part soy sauce** (just eyeball it). Marinate **overnight or at least 4 hours** in the fridge.
3 | In a small container, mix **gochujang, honey, and sesame oil** for the glaze. Refrigerate until ready to use.
4 | Preheat smoker to **275°F**.
5 | Remove chicken from marinade, pat dry.
6 | Liberally season both sides with **FL Fin & Fowl**.
7 | Place chicken **skin side up** on the smoker and cook until internal temp hits **140°F** (about **45-60 minutes**).
8 | Increase smoker temp to **350°F** to crisp the skin.
9 | Place gochujang glaze in a heat-safe container in the smoker to warm.
10 | Once thighs reach **175-180°F**, brush with warmed gochujang glaze and cook an additional **10-15 minutes** until sticky and caramelized.
11 | Remove from smoker and rest for **5-10 minutes**.
12 | Garnish with **sliced green onions** and a sprinkle of **FL Errthang**.
13 | Serve and enjoy!
💣 Pro Tips for Perfect Gochujang Chicken Thighs:- Use Bone-In Thighs: They stay juicier and pack more flavor during long smokes.
- Glaze Late: Adding the glaze too soon will burn—finish in the last 15 minutes for sticky perfection.
- Garnish with Crunch: FL Errthang adds that extra savory crunch at the end!
- Sweet, Spicy, and Smoky: A perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and rich smoky flavor.
- Asian-Inspired BBQ: Gochujang glaze adds a unique twist to classic smoked chicken.
- Perfect for Cookouts: Tender, flavorful, and sticky good—your new go-to recipe.