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Crock Pot Chicken Thighs

Savory Slow Cooker Crock Pot Chicken Thighs You'll Love

Enjoy tender Crock Pot Chicken Thighs with a savory-sweet sauce, perfect for a delightful dinner experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Consider boneless for quicker prep.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Used for searing.
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Savory-Sweet Sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup Base for the sauce.
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Brings depth and umami.
  • 1/4 cup honey Natural sweetener.
  • 4 cloves minced garlic Flavor boost.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Adds complexity.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Herby notes.
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley Splash of color.
  • 1 teaspoon dried mustard Slight tanginess.
For Garnish
  • to taste fresh chopped parsley Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • cast iron skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sear skin side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip and sear for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Whisk together sauce ingredients: 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, and 1 teaspoon dried mustard.
  3. Transfer seared chicken thighs to slow cooker skin side up. Pour sauce over chicken, cover, and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5 hours.
  4. Carefully lift chicken from slow cooker, allowing excess sauce to drip off. Serve on a dish, spooning remaining sauce over the top, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Searing the chicken is crucial for flavor. If using boneless thighs, sear both sides for better flavor. Check that chicken reaches 165°F.

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