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Close up of a piece of bbq chicken thigh coated with thick bbq sauce

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs

Tender and juicy bbq chicken thighs recipe made simple using the slow cooker. Easy and yummy crockpot chicken recipe with only 10 minutes of active prep time!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 681kcal
Author: MinShien

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chicken thighs skinless, boneless
  • 2 1/2 cups bbq sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • parsley chopped, optional

Instructions

  • Bring bbq sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder and liquid smoke to crockpot. Stir to combine.
  • Add chicken thighs to slow cooker. Coat each piece with sauce.
  • Cook on high for 3 1/2 hours.
  • Remove chicken thighs from slow cooker and place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Brush bbq sauce mixture from slow cooker generously onto chicken.
  • Broil in oven for 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove and serve. Optional: garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 681kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 2040mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg
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