Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs
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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs
Description
This recipe features boneless, skinless chicken thighs cooked slowly in a BBQ sauce made from ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, honey, molasses, onion powder, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. The slow cooking allows the chicken to become very tender and infused with the sauce flavors. The sauce is well balanced with sweetness from honey and molasses, acidity from vinegar, and savory notes from Worcestershire and onion powder. The long cooking time results in deeply flavored thighs with a dark appearance.
The dish can be served as a main course alongside vegetables, rice, or salads. It is filling and versatile, suitable for casual or family meals. The absence of skin reduces fat content but keeps moisture through the slow cooking method.
Notes mention the option to use bone-in thighs and adjustments for a stickier sauce if desired. Also, paleo variations can be made using specific ketchup types and extra honey. Serving size is typically two thighs per person. The recipe benefits from the slow cooker technique to ensure tender, juicy chicken.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tbs honey
- 2 tbs molasses
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tbs apple cider vinegar
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients except the chicken thighs and mix well.
- Line the slow cooker with chicken thighs making sure they’re not on top of each other.
- Pour the sauce over the thighs. Stir if they need coating.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Bone-in chicken thighs can be used as a substitute, though cooking times may vary slightly.
- To achieve a stickier sauce, consult detailed steps in the original blog post for modifications during cooking.
- The chicken becomes very dark after 7 hours, indicating juiciness rather than overcooking.
- For a paleo-friendly version, use a keto-compliant ketchup and increase honey by 1-2 tablespoons to balance sweetness.
- Serve approximately two chicken thighs per person to match suggested serving size.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 760mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 332mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 234IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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