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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- In a bowl, mix together 1 cup of BBQ sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
- Place the seasoned chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour the BBQ sauce mixture over them, making sure to coat each piece evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a serving platter.
- Optional: If you prefer a thicker sauce, transfer the remaining sauce from the slow cooker to a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Pour the thickened sauce over the chicken thighs and serve hot. Enjoy!
The history of Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with BBQ sauce traces back to the American South, where BBQ is a way of life. This dish has its roots in traditional Southern barbecue, where chicken thighs are slow-cooked to tender perfection and smothered in rich, tangy BBQ sauce. Renowned chefs like Bobby Flay and Emeril Lagasse have popularized this dish, adding their own unique twists to the classic recipe. Today, the best versions of this dish can be found in authentic Southern BBQ joints, where pitmasters slow-cook the chicken over smoldering wood for that signature smoky flavor. The key to getting this dish right lies in the quality of the BBQ sauce, which should strike the perfect balance between sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors. Whether it's served with coleslaw, cornbread, or mac and cheese, Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with BBQ sauce is a beloved staple of Southern cuisine.
250 min
4
350 calories
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