Description
Indulge in the deliciously effortless BBQ chicken made in your crockpot. This recipe transforms tender boneless chicken thighs into a succulent dish, smothered in rich barbecue sauce, perfect for any occasion—from lively game nights to cozy family dinners. The delightful balance of sweet and smoky flavors is sure to impress your guests, making you the star of every gathering. Gather your ingredients and get ready to savor this unforgettable meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing onions and mincing garlic.
- Layer sliced onions at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Season chicken thighs with smoked paprika and black pepper; place them on top of the onions.
- Pour barbecue sauce and chicken broth over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks, serve on toasted buns or over rice, and drizzle with extra barbecue sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider searing the chicken before adding it to the crockpot. Feel free to customize with different sauces like teriyaki or honey mustard. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.