Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a comforting meal. Tender chicken thighs cooked in a flavorful sauce until they are juicy and fall-off-the-bone. The slow cooker does all the work, making it a convenient choice for busy days.
Ingredients
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Chicken Thighs:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon water (for cornstarch slurry)
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with a mixture of salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme.
- Sear the Chicken: Brown the seasoned chicken thighs in a skillet until golden, then transfer to the slow cooker.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and honey, then pour over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Thicken the Sauce: If desired, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and add it to the slow cooker for the last 15–20 minutes of cooking.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs if preferred—just reduce cook time by about 30 minutes.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
