5 from 14 votes
Crockpot BBQ Chicken Thighs
Crockpot BBQ Chicken Thighs slowly cook boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a flavorful mix of BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and spices. The chicken becomes tender and infused with a sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy sauce. This hands-off dish is versatile for serving whole or shredded, fitting well with sides like pilaf, baked potatoes, or sandwiches.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
456 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 456
% 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.