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Want juicy, fall-apart chicken with barely any work? You’re in the right place. These BBQ chicken thighs are easy, saucy, and super flavorful. Just toss 5 simple ingredients in your slow cooker and let it do its thing. No grill, no stress, no problem.
Servings: 6
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes (or 2 hours 5 minutes if you’re in a hurry)
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2/3 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for glazing, use your fave brand, just make sure it’s halal or kosher if needed)
What You’ll Need
- A 6-quart slow cooker
- A baking sheet or pan for broiling
How To Make It
- Spray it down: Lightly spray your slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Add the chicken: Throw in the chicken thighs. Sprinkle with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Pour 1/3 cup of BBQ sauce on top and mix it around to coat everything.
- Cook: Cover and cook on high for 2–3 hours or low for 4–5 hours. You’ll know it’s ready when the chicken is super tender.
- Glaze it (optional but): Turn on your broiler. Move the chicken to a foil-lined pan and brush with more BBQ sauce (another 1/3 cup). Broil for 3–4 minutes until it gets that nice caramelized top. Keep an eye on it, it can burn fast!
Tips & Serving Ideas
- Want pulled chicken? Skip the broil step, shred the chicken with two forks, toss it back in the slow cooker with a little more BBQ sauce, and boom, BBQ pulled chicken.
- Don’t like thighs? Chicken breasts or drumsticks work too, just adjust the cook time.
- Meal prep win: Stores great in the fridge for 3–4 days or freeze it for up to 3 months.
- Serve it with: Buns and slaw, rice bowls, wraps, or just eat it straight out of the container (no judgment).
Nutrition Info (per serving)
- Calories: 330
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 14g
- Sugar: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Sodium: 518mg
These numbers are estimates! Actual nutrition depends on your ingredients and portion size.
Let’s See Your Plate!
If you make this, you better tag me! Post it on Pinterest or Facebook with #SlowCookerBBQThighs so I can hype you up. Can’t wait to see your saucy creations!
