Description
These Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs are a weeknight savior and weekend winner all in one! With rich smoky flavor and tender, fall-apart texture, this easy dinner idea is a crowd-pleaser that feels home-cooked without the stress. Perfect for anyone searching for a no-fuss, high-flavor, easy recipe that works great for meal prep, weeknight dinners, and cozy comfort food cravings. If youâre looking for food ideas that bring big flavor with minimal workâthis dish delivers every single time.
Ingredients
6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
2. Mix onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Rub over chicken thighs.
3. Place seasoned thighs in the slow cooker, skin side up.
4. In a small bowl, mix BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Pour over the chicken.
5. Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender.
6. (Optional) Broil chicken for 3-5 minutes to crisp and caramelize the top.
Notes
For crispy skin, always broil at the end with extra sauce.
You can substitute boneless thighs, but reduce cook time by 30-45 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg