Crockpot BBQ Chicken Thighs.’

Crockpot BBQ Chicken Thighs are made with a handful of ingredients and only require 5 minutes of prep work. Tender, juicy dark meat coated with a variety of spices and slathered in your favorite BBQ sauce.

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Let the Slow Cooker handle the majority of the hard work with this Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs recipe. I love Slow Cooker recipes like this Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken and this Rotisserie Chicken recipe that turn out perfectly cooked and perfectly flavored, juicy chicken every time. It makes mealtime so much more enjoyable with delicious, tender chicken waiting for you!

Why This Recipe Works

These boneless chicken thighs will make a great meal by themselves, but any leftovers can be repurposed very easily. Keep in mind that leftover meat could be used in Foil Pack BBQ Chicken Nachos, in burrito bowls, on top of your favorite salads, or in some easy chicken sandwiches. 

Having ready-to-go chicken, as you’ll get from this recipe makes dinner time so much easier on those busy weeknights. Pop this in the Crockpot earlier in the day and have dinner waiting for you in the evening. 

Let’s Gather The Ingredients

• Herbs and spices: smoked paprika, dry mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and salt
• Brown sugar: Both light or dark will work.
• Boneless chicken thighs: Chicken breasts will also work.
• BBQ sauce: Use your favorite jarred sauce or try my homemade bbq sauce.

How To Make Crockpot BBQ Chicken

• Step 1: Mix spices together in a small bowl. 
• Step 2: Place raw chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle seasoning mixture over chicken, making sure all chicken get coated.

• Step 3: Brush BBQ sauce on chicken thighs for extra flavor. Cover and cook. 
• Step 4: Place cooked chicken on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet, brush on more BBQ sauce, and broil chicken before serving.

Recipe Tips

• You’ll get the nice golden brown color and caramelization on the chicken by broiling it. This step is totally optional.
• You could use bone-in chicken thighs, but the cooking time may vary. As always, use your meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is safe and cooked properly before consuming.
• Store leftover chicken in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.