Crockpot BBQ Chicken Thighs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
456 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crockpot BBQ Chicken Thighs
Description
This recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken thighs cooked in a slow cooker with a combination of BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a blend of spices including garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, ground mustard, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. The slow cooking process allows the chicken to become tender while soaking up the sauce's balance of sweetness, acidity, and mild heat.
Once cooked, the chicken can be served whole, garnished with fresh parsley if desired, or shredded for use in sandwiches, tacos, or sliders. The sauce provides rich flavor that complements a variety of side dishes such as pilaf, roasted vegetables, or baked potatoes.
Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days, making this recipe practical for meal planning.
Ingredients
- 3 lb. chicken thighs about 8-12 chicken thighs depending on size, boneless, skinless, thawed
- 2 cups BBQ sauce I like Kinder's or Stubb's
- 2/3 cup brown sugar light or dark, packed
- 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground mustard
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
- parsley fresh, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add the chicken and all ingredients to your slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low 5-6 hours or until chicken is cooked and tender.
- Keep whole and garnish with parsley & enjoy with pilaf, baked potatoes, veggies or shred and add to tacos, sandwiches, sliders, etc.
Notes
- Store cooked chicken thighs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Can be served whole or shredded for sandwiches, tacos, or sliders.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for added color and freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 456 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 456kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 1517mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 847mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 56g | 112% |
| Vitamin A | 476IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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