Description
Get ready to fall in love with the ultimate comfort food—Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs. This easy dinner recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken bathed in a glossy, sweet and smoky barbecue sauce that melts in your mouth. Whether you’re searching for quick dinner ideas, hearty weeknight meals, or flavorful food ideas that everyone will devour, this dish fits the bill perfectly. It’s ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep—simply toss the ingredients in the slow cooker and come home to a kitchen that smells amazing. The sauce clings to every bite, and the chicken is so soft, it falls right off the bone. Delicious, simple, and soul-satisfying!
Ingredients
6–8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken thighs and pat them dry. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Optional: Sear the chicken in a hot skillet with oil for 3 minutes per side to enhance flavor.
- In a bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, honey (or brown sugar), Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
- Place chicken in a single layer in the slow cooker. Pour sauce mixture over the chicken and spread evenly.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on LOW) or 3 hours (on HIGH)
- Category: Dinner