Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
448 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs
Description
The recipe features boneless, skinless chicken thighs seasoned simply with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. They are layered in a slow cooker and smothered with barbecue sauce before cooking on low or high heat until tender and thoroughly cooked. After cooking, the sauce left in the slow cooker is whisked smooth and poured back over the chicken to intensify the flavor and coat each piece.
Cooking in a slow cooker allows the chicken thighs to become juicy and infused with the smoky, sweet barbecue flavors without needing attention or frequent stirring. The final touch of chopped fresh parsley adds a mild herbaceous note to contrast the sauce's richness.
For serving, the chicken pairs well with classic sides like coleslaw or baked beans, and leftovers can be refrigerated for up to three days. A cornstarch slurry can be stirred into the leftover sauce to thicken it if desired.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken thigh boneless, skinless
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 cups barbecue sauce
- parsley chopped (for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker by coating it with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika on both sides.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs in the slow cooker in an even layer.
- Pour the barbecue sauce over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well-coated.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken thighs and set them aside on a serving platter.
- Whisk the remaining sauce in the slow cooker until smooth, then pour it over the chicken.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Verify the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption using a thermometer.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days to maintain quality.
- If the barbecue sauce is too thin after cooking, thicken by whisking in a cornstarch and water slurry before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 448kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1972mg | 82% |
| Potassium | 1190mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 347IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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