Crockpot Chicken Thighs
Experience the warm embrace of flavorful crockpot chicken thighs, infused with a medley of spices and sauces. This effortless dish transforms tender, juicy chicken into a comforting meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. With minimal prep time, just toss the ingredients in your slow cooker and let the magic happen! Serve it over rice or with roasted veggies for an unforgettable culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Optional: Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Place seasoned chicken thighs in the crockpot; add sautéed aromatics, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, paprika, and thyme. Stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Optional: Thicken sauce by simmering uncovered on high for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg