“Barbecue is an evolving art, and even though pitmasters like me still rely on the ancient technique of smoking meat over fire, we still have to evolve with the times.”Makes 12 Appetizer Or 6 Main Course ServingsWhen I make cupcake chicken for competitions, we have to use bone-in chicken thighs. If you’re cooking in your backyard, you can surely use the boneless thighs—it will save you a lot of time and aggravation.