Crock Pot Chicken Thighs Recipe

Certainly! Cooking chicken thighs in a Crock Pot (or any slow cooker) is a wonderful way to get tender, flavorful meat with minimal effort. Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Crock Pot chicken thighs that you can easily customize to your taste.

Ingredients:

  • 6 to 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (you can use boneless, skinless thighs if you prefer)
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet, based on preference)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (if you’re browning the thighs before slow cooking)
  • 1 cup chicken broth (you can also use water, but broth adds more flavor)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, sliced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional for a depth of flavor)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar (optional for a touch of sweetness)
  • Fresh herbs for garnish (such as thyme, rosemary, or parsley)