Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks – One Pot Only

Made with kitchen staples, this gradual cooker hen thighs recipe options completely seasoned hen thighs smothered in barbecue sauce gradual-cooked to perfection in a gradual cooker. it is fast, straightforward, and ideal for a busy weeknight dinner. you may get tender and juicy hen thighs each time!

If you happen to want a simple weeknight dinner, this crockpot hen thighs recipe is simply the factor! tender and flavorful, this recipe comes collectively so simply! You will not have the ability to get sufficient of those Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs as they go together with every part!

• why you may love this crockpot hen recipe
• substances you’ll need
• learn how to make this Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs Recipe
• recipe variations
• suggestions and notes
• service suggestions
• regularly requested questions
• recipe
• extra recipes you would possibly like

why you may love this crockpot hen recipe

• It solely takes a couple of minutes to place collectively. merely season the hen, add it to the gradual cooker, add the barbecue sauce, and voila!
• That is a cheap recipe the entire household will love. Who would not love tender, crumbly hen smothered in a sticky barbecue sauce?
• a lot of the substances are most likely already in your kitchen! It is my go-to recipe once I’m undecided what to make for dinner.

substances you’ll need

• Brown Sugar: I really like the sweetness that brown sugar provides. be happy to make use of gentle or darkish brown sugar.
• Seasoning: Season the hen thighs with paprika (candy or scorching!), chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and for some warmth, pepper cayenne. be happy to skip this and use your personal favourite hen seasoning. simply you’ll want to season the hen liberally.
• hen thighs: maintain the pores and skin on! reduces recipe preparation time.
• BBQ sauce: Use your favourite barbecue sauce. some days I crave a scorching sauce, however different days I favor a sweeter sauce.
• cooking spray: simply to flippantly coat the gradual cooker earlier than substances go in.

learn how to make this Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs Recipe

• Mix brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. cayenne if used.
• Dry hen thighs with a paper towel. season the hen throughout with the spice combination.
• Coat within gradual cooker with cooking spray. place the thighs within the gradual cooker.
• Pour 2 cups of barbecue sauce into the gradual cooker and stir to coat. cowl and cook dinner on excessive for 3-4 hours or on low for five-6 hours.
• when completed cooking, spray a pan with cooking spray and preheat the broiler.
• take away hen thighs from gradual cooker and place on baking sheet in a single layer.
• Brush thighs with remaining ½ cup barbecue sauce. broil 3 to five minutes or till hen is golden and crisp.

recipe variations

• You should use your favourite seasoning as a substitute of the seasoning I’ve listed beneath.
• add cayenne pepper and purple chili flakes for a little bit additional warmth.
• Swap hen thighs for hen thighs, breasts, drumsticks, or wings.
• add a little bit honey to the thighs for a candy honey BBQ thighs recipe.

suggestions and notes

• I really like to complete my hen thighs with some additional BBQ sauce and grill them for a few minutes. it is an additional step I like to do when I’ve time, because it provides much more taste to the hen.
• don’t take away the pores and skin from the hen thighs, as this helps forestall them from drying out.
• When grilling crockpot hen thighs, maintain a detailed eye on them as they’ll shortly go from crispy to burnt.
• be sure all of the hen thighs are coated with the barbecue sauce earlier than simmering.
• Slow cooker liners make cleanup straightforward. similar with parchment paper on the baking sheet.
• If the barbecue sauce isn’t as thick as you want to coat the hen thighs on the finish, you may make a cornstarch mixture of 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon chilly water and add it to the barbecue sauce. stir to mix and let the gradual cooker run on excessive so the slurry can mix with the sauce. stir till thickened to your liking.
• attempt my Baked Entire Chicken Wings for one more straightforward hen recipe.

service suggestions

serve this hen thighs crockpot recipe with my favourite recipes:

• prompt mac and cheese
• rosemary mashed potato
• air fryer garlic bread
• cornbread skillet
• potato soup
• imitates panera broccoli cheddar cheese macaroni and cheese
• prompt basmati rice with butter and garlic

regularly requested questions

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• Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
• Slow Cooker Entire Chicken
• gradual cooker hen and potatoes
• gradual cooker turkey breast