Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs are a comforting dish that combines juicy, tender chicken with a rich barbecue sauce and aromatic spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this easy recipe fills your home with mouthwatering aromas. Serve the chicken over rice, pasta, or in tacos for a delightful meal that satisfies every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Chop onion and mince garlic for easy assembly.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Layer seasoned thighs in the slow cooker; add chopped onion and minced garlic on top.
- Pour chicken broth and barbecue sauce over the chicken; stir slightly for even coverage.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Serve on plates, drizzling remaining sauce over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 100mg