Best 3 Slow Cooker Bbq Chicken Thighs Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs, where tender, juicy chicken thighs bask in a symphony of smoky, tangy, and sweet barbecue sauce. This culinary masterpiece is effortlessly crafted in your trusty slow cooker, ensuring fall-off-the-bone chicken that will steal the show at your next gathering.

From the classic Southern-style BBQ Chicken Thighs, bursting with bold flavors, to the tantalizing Honey Garlic BBQ Chicken Thighs, offering a sweet and savory twist, this article presents a diverse collection of slow cooker BBQ chicken thigh recipes that cater to every palate. Whether you prefer a smoky chipotle BBQ sauce or a tangy apple cider vinegar-based sauce, we have a recipe that will ignite your taste buds.

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through each recipe, providing detailed instructions, helpful tips, and ingredient suggestions to ensure your slow cooker BBQ chicken thighs turn out perfectly every time. Get ready to savor the smoky, tender goodness of BBQ chicken thighs that will have your family and friends begging for more.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER BBQ CHICKEN THIGHS WITH HOMEMADE BBQ SAUCE



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These delicious slow cooked BBQ chicken thighs can be made with just simple ingredients that you can find around your kitchen.

Provided by Victor

Categories     Dinner     lunch     Main Course

Time 5h20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (or drumsticks, or 6 leg quarters)
Salt ((to taste))
Pepper ((to taste))
2 Tbsp cooking oil
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup chicken stock ((or chicken broth))
1 1/2 Tbsp vinegar
1 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil)
3 Tbsp dark brown sugar
1 Tbsp sweet paprika
1 Tbsp dry mustard
2 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Pat dry chicken pieces with paper towels, lightly season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Heat two tablespoons of cooking oil in a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Add the chicken skin side down and cook for about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to slow cooker.
  • Combine all of the ingredient for the BBQ sauce in a small bowl and whisk.
  • Pour BBQ sauce over chicken.
  • Set the slow cooker to Low and cook for 5-6 hours, or until the chicken is very tender.
  • Serve immediately, or set the slow cooker to 'warm' until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 141 mg, Sodium 661 mg, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE CHICKEN THIGHS



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Meet your new favorite party dish! Sweet and smoky with just the right amount of spicy kick, these barbecue chicken thighs are a crowd pleaser that'll make every host's life a little bit easier. Here's why this recipe is so good: First, thighs are the perfect cut of chicken for the slow cooker, because they contain more fat, which means they don't dry out as easily as breasts. Second, the sauce is homemade-and homemade does not equal hard in this case. If you can chop an onion, you can make this sauce, and it is so worth it! We've made sure that there's enough sauce to coat the chicken while it cooks, and some extra to add as a finishing touch, because let's be real-it's all about the sauce when barbecue's on the menu!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons mild-flavor (light) molasses
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
16 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3 1/2 lb)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Spray round 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until softened.
  • Add garlic, chili powder and pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 minute. Add ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat. Add 1/2 cup of the sauce to slow cooker; cover and refrigerate remaining sauce.
  • Season chicken with salt; added to slow cooker. Toss chicken with sauce in slow cooker to coat. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 hours and 30 minutes to 4 hours or until chicken is cooked through (at least 165°F).
  • Drain liquid from slow cooker; discard liquid. Pour reserved sauce over chicken; toss to coat. Increase to High heat setting. Cover; cook 15 to 20 minutes or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 190 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 2 Thighs, Sodium 960 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER BARBEQUE CHICKEN



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A little spicy barbeque chicken that simmers all day in the slow cooker. Super easy preparation.

Provided by mrs.pie

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's®)
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Put chicken breast halves in a slow cooker.
  • Whisk barbeque sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl until the sugar dissolves; pour over the chicken.
  • Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.3 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1463.9 mg, Sugar 46.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken thighs: Look for bone-in, skin-on thighs for the best flavor and moisture.
  • Trim the chicken thighs: Remove any excess fat or skin from the thighs before cooking.
  • Season the chicken thighs generously: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to create a flavorful rub.
  • Sear the chicken thighs before slow cooking: This will help to develop a crispy skin and lock in the juices.
  • Use a flavorful cooking liquid: Choose a liquid that will complement the chicken, such as chicken broth, beer, or apple juice.
  • Add vegetables to the slow cooker: This will help to create a more well-rounded meal.
  • Cook the chicken thighs on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours: The chicken is done when it is fall-off-the-bone tender.
  • Let the chicken thighs rest before serving: This will help to keep them juicy.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker BBQ chicken thighs are an easy and delicious meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and tender dish that is perfect for any occasion. Serve the chicken thighs with your favorite BBQ sauce, mashed potatoes, and green beans for a complete meal.

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