Crisp & Juicy Slow Cooker Chicken
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
1 min
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Cook Time
7 hrs
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Total Time
7 hrs 1 min
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Servings
4
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Calories
371 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crisp & Juicy Slow Cooker Chicken
Description
This recipe calls for seasoning bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs liberally with kosher salt and black pepper. The thighs are arranged skin-side up in a single layer inside a slow cooker, with no additional liquids added. Cooking on low heat for around seven hours allows the chicken to cook thoroughly and retain moisture while the skin remains relatively intact, enhancing texture and flavor.
The slow cooking process gently breaks down connective tissues, resulting in tender, juicy meat. The absence of liquid preserves the flavor concentration, and the skin benefits from the slow roasting environment inside the cooker. This minimalist approach highlights the chicken’s natural taste and texture.
Ingredients
- 6-8 chicken thighs , skin and bone on! (however many you can layer in a single layer)
- kosher salt , to taste
- black pepper to taste, freshly crushed
Instructions
- Liberally season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper
- Put bone in, skin on chicken thighs in the slow cooker in a single layer, skin side up.
- Note: Do not add liquids of any kind.
- Cook on low for 7 hours.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 371 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 371kcal | 19% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 130mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 347mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 130IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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