Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs
Juicy chicken thighs slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce until tender enough to shred or serve whole.
Servings: 4
Calories: 146kcal
Equipment
- 6-quart slow cooker
- Mixing bowl + whisk
- Cutting board + knife
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Stir together BBQ sauce, honey, vinegar, and garlic.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker, single layer.
- Pour sauce over and coat.
- Cover and cook: 5–6 hours on low or 3–4 hours on high.
- Garnish with parsley and serve whole or shredded.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless thighs for best texture, but bone-in works too.
- For smoky flavor, add a splash of liquid smoke or smoked paprika.
- Make it a freezer meal: prep sauce + chicken in a bag, freeze, then dump into the slow cooker later.
- If shredding, save some extra BBQ sauce for mixing in at the end.
Nutrition
Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 738mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
