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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs

Juicy Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs for Effortless Flavor

Delicious Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs with a Smoky Sweet Sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

BBQ Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce Substitute with sweet, smoky, or vinegar-based sauces if needed.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Can be replaced with maple syrup.
  • 2 tablespoons Creole Mustard Swap for Dijon or yellow mustard if unavailable.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Soy sauce can work in a pinch.
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Pepper Sauce Increase for more spiciness or replace with cayenne pepper.
Chicken Ingredients
  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs Bone-in thighs can be used but require a longer cooking time.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine barbecue sauce, honey, Creole mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce. Whisk until fully integrated.
  2. Generously season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the seasoned chicken thighs in the slow cooker in an even layer.
  4. Pour the barbecue sauce mixture evenly over the chicken thighs.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
  6. Remove the lid in the final 30 minutes to thicken the sauce if desired.
  7. Serve the chicken whole or shredded with sides like coleslaw, cornbread, or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 6gCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the BBQ sauce or adjust spice levels to suit your family's preferences.

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