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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs
by Bity · eightyrecipes.com
Boneless chicken thighs slow cooked in barbecue sauce with garlic and a hint of chilli, then glazed with extra sauce for a sticky, tender dinner.
Slow cooker BBQ chicken thighs piled on a white plate with extra sauce and parsley
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 440 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (1.4 kg)
  • 2 cups barbecue sauce plus extra for topping (480 ml)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • parsley optional, to sprinkle

Instructions

  • Add the chicken to your crockpot.
  • Pour the barbecue sauce over the top. Add the seasonings.
  • Stir to coat all of the chicken in the sauce.
  • Cook on high for 3 1/2 hours.
    Four step photos: raw boneless pieces in a black crockpot, sauce poured over, seasonings sprinkled on, then the cooked meat in a red, saucy pool
  • When serving, coat the chicken thighs with extra barbecue sauce and sprinkle parsley over the top, if desired.
    Four step photos: cooked pieces brushed with extra sauce on a lined tray, a plated pile with parsley, then served with green beans and a forkful

Notes

Nutrition values are an estimate. Serves 5 to 6. Thighs are safe at 165°F (74°C) but most tender at 175°F (79°C) or above. Always thaw chicken before slow cooking. Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories 440 kcal
Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Protein 45 g
Carbohydrates 39 g
Sugar 33 g
Sodium 1150 mg
Nutrition is an estimate, calculated automatically.
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