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Crockpot Bbq Chicken Thighs

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πŸ— Enjoy the Crockpot BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe for tender and juicy chicken that’s full of smoky, tangy flavor.
πŸ”₯ This simple slow cooker recipe makes meal prep easy while delivering delicious, crispy-skinned chicken every time.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

– 2.25 lbs raw, skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 4-6 pieces)

– 3 tablespoons BBQ seasoning

– 1 cup hickory or Kansas City style BBQ sauce

Instructions

1-Getting started: with this crockpot BBQ chicken thighs recipe is simple and fun. First, gather your ingredients and prepare the chicken thighs by placing them in the slow cooker with the skin side up. Sprinkle with the BBQ seasoning and use tongs to coat them evenly for great flavor from the start.

2-Next, add β…“ cup of the BBQ sauce and toss the chicken to make sure it’s well coated. This helps build that signature taste as it cooks. Then, cover and cook on high for 3 hours until the chicken is tender and ready to shine.

3-After cooking, remove the chicken and place it on a foil-lined, broiler-safe baking sheet with the skin side up. Brush with another β…“ cup of BBQ sauce and broil on high for 2-3 minutes to add a nice char and crisp the skin. Finally, brush with additional BBQ sauce before serving to enhance the flavor even more.

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Notes

⏲️ Reduce cooking time to 2.5 hours for boneless, skinless thighs to avoid overcooking.
πŸ”₯ Broil or air fry after slow cooking to achieve crispy skin.
πŸ₯© Use thighs instead of breasts to keep meat juicy and tender during slow cooking.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking and Broiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
  • Calories: 402
  • Sugar: 2 grams
  • Sodium: 543 milligrams
  • Fat: 30 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 8 grams
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0.1 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 5 grams
  • Fiber: 2 grams
  • Protein: 30 grams
  • Cholesterol: 167 milligrams