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Buffalo Chicken Thighs
By Traeger Kitchen
Bold buffalo kicks these chicken thighs up a notch for your next game day party.
Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Pellets
Mesquite
Ingredients
How many people are you serving?
4
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| 6 | bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs |
| As Needed | Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub |
| 1 Cup | Buffalo wing sauce |
| 4 Tablespoon | butter |
| blue cheese crumbles, for serving | |
| ranch dressing, for serving |
Steps
1
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 450°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
2
Generously season the chicken thighs with Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub and place directly on the grill grate.
Ingredients
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
As Needed Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub
3
Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping once.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
4
In a small saucepan, combine the wing sauce and the butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Ingredients
1 Cup Buffalo wing sauce
4 Tablespoon butter
5
Dip the cooked chicken thighs into the wing sauce and butter mixture, turning to coat both sides evenly.
6
Return the sauced chicken thighs to the grill and cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 175°F on an instant-read meat thermometer.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
175 ˚F / 79 ˚C
7
Sprinkle with the blue cheese and drizzle with ranch dressing, if desired. Enjoy!
Ingredients
blue cheese crumbles, for serving
ranch dressing, for serving
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