Slow cooker bbq chicken thighs –Today, I want to share a quick and easy recipe that is sure to become a family favorite: Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs. This dish is perfect for those busy days when you want to come home to a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen. The chicken turns out tender and flavorful, infused with a smoky barbecue taste that everyone will love.
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs
To start off, here’s a great image of the final dish that showcases what you’ll be making:
Ingredients:
- 4 to 6 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Begin by seasoning the chicken thighs. Pat them dry with a paper towel and season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the seasoned chicken thighs in the slow cooker, arranging them in a single layer if possible.
- Pour the barbecue sauce over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated. If you’d like it spicier, you could add some cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the barbecue sauce.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours. The longer you cook the chicken, the more tender it will become.
- Once cooked, use tongs to remove the chicken thighs from the slow cooker. You can either serve them as is or broil them for a few minutes in the oven if you prefer a crispy skin.
- Serve the chicken thighs with extra barbecue sauce on the side and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Pair it with your favorite sides like coleslaw, rice, or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
This Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs recipe is not only simple but also allows for some creativity with the ingredients. You can adjust the spices to suit your taste or even experiment with different barbecue sauces. Enjoy this flavorful dish any day of the week!
