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Perfectly Juicy Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

A simple and satisfying dish that ensures flavorful and tender chicken thighs using a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Spice Mix
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Main Ingredients
  • 6-8 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon oil for browning
  • 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the dried parsley, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and paprika.
  2. Rub this spice mixture over the front and back of the chicken thighs.
Cooking
  1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. In two batches, brown the chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot pan for about 2-4 minutes.
  3. Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of a 2.5-4 quart slow cooker.
  4. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker, skin-side up. Try not to overlap the chicken if possible.
  5. Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3 hours, until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F in the thickest part of the chicken.
Serving
  1. Serve these tasty chicken thighs with your favorite sides like rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
  2. You can also shred the chicken and use it in tacos or on salads.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken in the oven for a few minutes after cooking. Adjust the seasonings to your taste. Use fresh herbs instead of dried for a fresher flavor. You can add vegetables like carrots or potatoes to the slow cooker for added flavor.