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EASIEST CHICKEN RECIPE FOR BEGINNERS! Crockpot BBQ Chicken | How To Make Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

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Crockpot BBQ Chicken Thighs

Cultural Context

Crockpot BBQ Chicken Thighs is a popular American dish, especially favored for its convenience and rich flavors. It is often served at family gatherings, casual dinners, and potlucks, making it a staple in many households. The slow cooking method allows the chicken to become tender and infused with the tangy sweetness of BBQ sauce, appealing to a wide range of palates.

AmericanUSmain
240 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4-8 chicken thighs
1/4 cup BBQ sauce
barbecue rub

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Skinless thighs are lower in fat; drumsticks are often cheaper.

BBQ sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade BBQ sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar; ketchup is often less expensive.

1

Season chicken thighs liberally with barbecue rub.

2

Pour 1/4 cup BBQ sauce in the bottom of the slow cooker.

3

Add chicken to the crockpot and drizzle a little BBQ sauce on top.

4

Cook on low for 3-6 hours until the chicken reaches 165 degrees.

5

(Optional) Place chicken in a casserole dish and broil on high in the oven for 5 minutes to add a crunchy top layer.

Cooking Techniques

slow-cooked

Equipment Needed

crockpotcasserole dishmeat thermometer

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs

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