Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Thighs
An easy, 5-ingredient dinner the whole family will love, that's perfect for busy weeknights!
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce, divided
- 1 Tablespon light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
Instructions
- Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup BBQ sauce (set aside ¼ of the sauce for later), the liquid smoke and light brown sugar.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Then in a large bowl, season the chicken with the paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken and coat all sides.
- Spray the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray. Place the chicken into the slow cooker pot.
- Cover and slow cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5 hours.
- Prepare a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil.
- Once the chicken is done cooking, preheat the oven to broil.
- Transfer the chicken from the slow cooker to the covered baking sheet. Baste with the remaining ¼ cup BBQ sauce.
- Broil for 3-4 minutes, watching it carefully to make sure the chicken doesn't burn.
- Remove and rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
Makes approximately 6 servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg