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This recipe for Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs is loved by the entire family. My kids even asked for seconds!

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs in a white plate

BBQ is a favorite with my family. It’s one on my menu several times a week and makes the perfect easy weeknight dinner. These Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs are so simple to make.

BBQ Recipes

If you love BBQ as much as we do then make sure to check out these recipes next; BBQ Chicken Wings, Baked BBQ Chicken, BBQ Chicken Drumsticks, and Baked BBQ Chicken Tenders.

Directions

Step one: Get started by brush chicken thighs with oil and place in the slow cooker.

chicken in the slow cooker

Step two: Now it’s time to season. I seasn my chicken with salt, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, and pepper. You can use more or less of each season to your taste.

Step three: Cook your chicken low for 3 ½ hours.

  • Tip: The chicken will release enough liquid during cooking so you do not have to add any to your slow cooker. 

adding seasoning to the slow cooker

Step four: Drain liquid if needed from slow cooker. Brush chicken with bbq sauce and cook for an additional 30 minutes then serve.

What should the internal temperature be for chicken thighs

When checking on your chicken it should have an internal temp of 165F to be considered safe to eat.

chicken thighs on a plate with salad

 

FAQ and Tips

Is it better to cook chicken on high or low? Cooking on low will always help keep your chicken moist and tender. Cooking on high can cause your chicken to overcook and become dry.

What kind of bbq sauce should I use? For this recipe, you can use any BBQ your family enjoys. We love using Sweet Baby Rays.

Can I bake this in the oven? Yes, these chicken thighs can also be baked in the oven. I have a recipe for it and you can find all the directions here, Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs.

 

using a fork to eat Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs

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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs in a white plate

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs

This recipe forย Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighsย is loved by the entire family. My kids even asked for seconds!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 4 hours
Total: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 3 pounds chicken thighs, (boneless and skinless)
  • 1/2 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup bbq sauce

Instructions 

  • Brush chicken thighs with oil and place in the slow cooker.
  • Season with salt, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, and pepper.
  • Cook on low for 3 1/2 hours.
  • Drain liquid if needed from slow cooker. Brush chicken with bbq sauce and cook for an additional 30 minutes then serve.

Notes

Is it better to cook chicken on high or low? Cooking on low will always help keep your chicken moist and tender. Cooking on high can cause your chicken to overcook and become dry.
What kind of bbq sauce should I use? For this recipe, you can use any BBQ your family enjoys. We love using Sweet Baby Rays.ย 
Can I bake this in the oven? Yes, these chicken thighs can also be baked in the oven. I have a recipe for it and you can find all the directions here, Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs.

Nutrition

Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 568mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 359IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg
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I'm Jennie!ย I'm a busy mom of three and I love cooking and sharing easy recipes. From slow cooker meals to casseroles all my recipes are simple to make and ones the entire family will love.

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