Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs recipe features tender, flavorful bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs slow-cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs of bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry thoroughly and place them in a large bowl to get ready for seasoning.
- In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to create a balanced, smoky seasoning blend.
- Add olive oil to the chicken thighs and toss well to evenly coat each piece.
- Sprinkle the prepared spice rub over the chicken thighs in the bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat each thigh evenly with the spices.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place the chicken thighs skin side down and cook for 4-5 minutes to develop a crispy crust.
- Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker bowl and add the chopped garlic. Stir to distribute the garlic evenly throughout the broth.
- Transfer the seared chicken thighs to the slow cooker skin side up. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 185°F (85°C) and the chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- This recipe serves well for weeknight dinners.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Pair with vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg