Description
This recipe for Perfectly Juicy Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs features bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs seasoned with a blend of dried parsley, garlic, and spices, browned briefly in a pan, then slow-cooked in chicken broth to tender perfection. The result is juicy, flavorful chicken that’s incredibly easy to prepare, ideal for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
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Seasoning 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 bone in, skin on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning: In a small bowl, combine dried parsley, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and paprika to create the seasoning mix.
- Season the chicken: Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the front and back of each chicken thigh to ensure full flavor coverage.
- Brown the chicken: Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. In two batches, place the chicken thighs skin side down in the hot pan and brown them for 2-4 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
- Arrange in slow cooker: Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of a 2.5 to 4-quart slow cooker. Place the browned chicken thighs in the slow cooker skin side up, trying not to overlap them. Overlapping is acceptable but may slightly increase cooking time.
- Slow cook the chicken: Cover with the lid and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3 hours. The chicken is done when an internal thermometer registers 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part.
- Serve: Remove the thighs and serve immediately while hot and juicy.
Notes
- These slow cooker chicken thighs are perfectly seasoned with garlic and herbs, cooked until the meat easily pulls from the bone.
- The initial browning step adds extra flavor and helps keep the skin crispy despite slow cooking.
- If your slow cooker is smaller and the chicken overlaps, simply add a little extra cooking time to ensure thorough cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure accuracy for safe and juicy chicken.
- This recipe works well with bone-in, skin-on thighs for best flavor and moisture retention.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken thighs
- Calories: 218 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 432 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
