Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 hrs
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Total Time
5 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
8 chicken thighs
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Calories
393 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs begin with seasoning and searing skin-on chicken thighs to develop a golden crust. The sauce combines ketchup, soy sauce, honey, garlic, onion powder, dried green onion or chives, and ground ginger, which is poured over the chicken in the slow cooker.
The chicken cooks on low or high heat until tender and the sauce thickens, infusing the meat with savory, sweet, and aromatic flavors. Topping with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions adds texture and freshness at serving. The method ensures juicy, flavorful poultry with a sticky, flavorful glaze.
This recipe fits well as a main dish accompanied by steamed vegetables, rice, or noodles for a satisfying meal. The lengthy cooking tenderizes the thighs while allowing deep melding of sauce components.
Leftovers store well refrigerated for several days and the dish freezes for extended preservation. Reheating before serving restores flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on (NOTE: Remove the chicken out of the fridge at least 20-30 minutes before cooking)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons peanut oil or other vegetable oil
- ¾ cup ketchup Use keto ketchup if you are on a keto diet!
- ⅓ cup soy sauce Use a gluten-free soy sauce, for making this recipe gluten-free.
- ⅓ cup honey Use sugar-free honey or sugar-free maple syrup if you are on a keto diet!
- 3 tablespoon garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chives or dried green onions, dried
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds OPTIONAL, toasted
- 1-2 tablespoons green onions or scallions, finely sliced or chopped, fresh, chopped
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Remove the chicken out of the fridge 20-30 minutes before cooking. Pat dry with a paper towel and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let it sit at room temperature.
- Gather the ingredients: Meanwhile, gather the other ingredients. In a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottom pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken, skin side down, until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to the crockpot, skin side up.
- Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, honey, garlic, onion powder, dried green onion or chives, and ground ginger. Then pour the sauce mixture over the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Lock the lid and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5 hours, or until the chicken thighs are tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve: Remove chicken from the slow cooker and place on a serving plate. Spoon the sauce over, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seed and chopped fresh green onions. Serve over rice or noodles, or with steamed veggies!
Notes
- Remove chicken from the fridge 20-30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature for even cooking.
- Store leftover chicken and sauce in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 to 4 days.
- This dish freezes well for up to 3 months; thaw and reheat thoroughly before serving.
- Reheat the slow cooker chicken thighs to enjoy the sauce flavors and tender texture fully.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8chicken thighs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 393kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 874mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 428mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 657IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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