Description
These Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue. The chicken thighs are seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices, slow-cooked to juicy perfection, and finished with a sticky-sweet BBQ sauce glaze. This recipe will become a family favorite in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 ½ pounds boneless chicken thighs (about 6 to 8 thighs)
- 1 ½ cups BBQ Sauce (e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s)
Seasoning:
Chicken:
BBQ Sauce:
Instructions
- Prepare Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Season Chicken: Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray. Trim the chicken thighs and rub half of the seasoning mixture on them. Flip the thighs and rub the remaining seasoning on the other side. Roll each thigh and place them in the slow cooker.
- Add BBQ Sauce: Pour BBQ sauce over the chicken thighs. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
- Optional Broiling: Preheat the broiler. Transfer chicken to a sheet pan, brush with extra BBQ sauce, and broil for 1-3 minutes until crispy. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the BBQ sauce to your preference for sweetness or spiciness.
- Make sure to watch the chicken thighs closely while broiling to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking, Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs, BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe, Crockpot BBQ Chicken Thighs
