Crockpot BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

This Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe is a simple and delicious way to enjoy tender, flavorful chicken with minimal effort. Using a Crockpot allows the chicken to cook slowly, absorbing the rich BBQ sauce for a mouthwatering dish.

Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this Crockpot recipe ensures that you can serve a satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs

These BBQ chicken thighs are marinated in a tangy sauce and cooked until they are juicy and fall-off-the-bone tender. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the Crockpot and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 cup BBQ sauce (your choice)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prep the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
Sear the Chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and sear the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Transfer to Crockpot: Place the seared chicken thighs in the Crockpot. Pour BBQ sauce over the chicken, ensuring they are well coated.

Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Serve: Remove the chicken from the Crockpot and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve with additional BBQ sauce and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.