Description
Delicious and tender Crock Pot Chicken Thighs cooked to perfection with a blend of savory seasonings. This easy slow-cooker recipe yields juicy chicken thighs with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Thighs:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Seasoning Mix:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Others:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon cold water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pat dry the chicken thighs. Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and thyme. Rub the seasoning on the chicken.
- Sear Chicken: Sear seasoned chicken in olive oil until golden.
- Crock Pot: Transfer chicken to crock pot, add broth, and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Thicken (Optional): If desired, thicken juices with cornstarch and water mixture.
- Serve: Enjoy warm.
Notes
- You can remove the skin for a lower-fat option.
- Enhance flavor by adding onions or garlic to the crock pot.
- Bone-in thighs recommended for juicier results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
