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Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

Mouthwatering Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs for Effortless Meals

Discover how to make Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs that are tender and flavorful, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • ⅓ cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • ¼ cup Ketchup Consider a low-sugar alternative
  • ¼ cup Honey Swap with maple syrup for vegan
  • 2 tsp Freshly Minced Ginger Fresh is ideal; ground ginger can be used
  • 2 tbsp Sriracha Adjust or omit for milder flavor
  • 1 whole Juice of Lime Can substitute with lemon juice
For the Chicken
  • 2 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable or avocado oil
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs (Bone-in or Boneless) Bone-in preferred for juiciness
  • to taste Kosher Salt Adjust based on preference
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper Essential seasoning
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced Always opt for fresh for best flavor
To Serve
  • as needed Cooked Rice Can also use quinoa or couscous

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then brown in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  3. Transfer the browned chicken thighs to the slow cooker.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic, ginger, Sriracha, and lime juice and whisk together.
  5. Pour the sauce over the chicken thighs in the slow cooker, ensuring they are well-coated.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
  7. Serve the chicken over cooked rice, drizzled with some of the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make sure to thaw frozen chicken thighs before cooking for even results. Adjust seasoning to preference and experiment with adding veggies for extra nutrition.

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