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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker Recipes

    Published: Aug 6, 2019 · Modified: Sep 29, 2023 by Jennifer Banz · This post may contain affiliate links

    Crock Pot BBQ Chicken Thighs

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    Crock Pot Chicken Thighs with BBQ Sauce is a delicious, easy, low carb dinner without the grill. These bone-in thighs are the perfect slow cooker recipe that will have your whole family asking for seconds! Serve this recipe with Keto Mashed Potatoes for a complete meal.

    crock pot bbq chicken thighs

    Related: I get all of my grass fed beef and pasture raised chicken from Butcher Box.  Read my honest review here.

    This is probably the easiest and tastiest crock pot chicken thighs recipe you will ever make.  Only requiring a few simple spices, BBQ sauce, and chicken thighs!

    HOW TO MAKE CROCK POT BBQ CHICKEN THIGHS

    First thing you need to do is mix all the spices in a small bowl.  I use onion powder, mustard powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin.

    Next just take your thighs and place them in the crockpot.  I use bone in chicken thighs and if you want, you can remove the skin.  This is easy to do if you don't want the skin.

    Take all of your spice mixture and rub generously all over your thighs.

    bbq chicken thighs with spices in a crockpot

    For your next step to this easy recipe, just pour 1 cup BBQ sauce on the thighs and spread with basting brush.  I like to use sugar free but you can use  any BBQ sauce you like.

    chicken thighs in a crockpot with bbq sauce

    Place the lid of the crockpot and let cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.

    This is the perfect recipe to put on in the morning before work or before a ball practice!

    Now this step is optional, but you can put your thighs on a cookie sheet and place them into the oven under the broiler for the perfect caramelized flavor!

    crockpot bbq chicken thighs

    Into BBQ recipes? Check out my recipes for The Best BBQ Rib Rub, Instant Pot Chicken Legs or Crockpot Pot Pork Lion-BBQ Pulled Pork.

    ⭐ Did you make this Crockpot BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe?  Tag me on Instagram so I can see! @lowcarbwithjennifer

    crockpot bbq chicken thighs

    Crock pot BBQ Chicken Thighs

    Crockpot BBQ Chicken Thighs is a delicious, easy, low carb dinner without the grill. These bone-in thighs are the perfect slow cooker recipe that will have your whole family asking for seconds!
    4 Net Carbs
    4.75 from 12 votes
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    Course: dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 2 hours hours
    Total Time: 2 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 180
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 8 bone-In chicken thighs
    • 1.5 cups BBQ Sauce, Divided (Click here to see my favorite brand on Amazon)
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    Equipment

    • Crockpot (Click here for the one I love)

    Instructions

    • Mix the salt and pepper along with the other spices in a small bowl.
    • Place the chicken thighs in the crockpot and pour the spices over top.
    • Pour 1 cup of bbq sauce on the thighs and spread with a basting brush.
    • Place the lid of the crockpot and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.
    • Pre-heat the broiler of your oven.
    • Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil.
    • Carefully place the chicken thighs on the foil in a single layer.
    • Use a basting brush to spread the remaining bbq sauce on the chicken.
    • Place the chicken thighs on the center rack in the oven.
    • Broil until the sauce starts to bubble and caramelize. Should take about 5 minutes. Serve!

    Jennifer's tips

    • I like to make these with either the skin off or on the chicken thighs.  This is definitely your preference.  The chicken thighs skin is really easy to pull off.  
    • I like to use G Hughes Sugar free BBQ sauce but you can use whichever one is your favorite.  
    • The broiler instructions for this crock pot chicken thighs recipe is definitely optional if you are pressed for time.
    • The maximum I ever cook chicken in the crock pot is 4 hours on low.  Any longer and the chicken becomes dry.  
    Servings: 8

    Nutrition per serving

    Serving: 8 | Calories: 180 | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Keyword :BBQ recipe, chicken for dinner, easy, gluten free, recipe for BBQ chicken thighs

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    1. Mike Hebert says

      September 28, 2023 at 5:28 am

      5 stars
      Made recipe exactly as written. It came out great. Everyone thought it was very good. Thanks.

      Reply
    2. Linda says

      December 21, 2022 at 6:53 pm

      5 stars
      Made it tonight, came out awesome. Meat was juicy and delicious.

      Reply
    3. Rose says

      September 01, 2022 at 12:55 pm

      5 stars
      The best BBQ chicken ever! My children all wanted seconds. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!!

      Reply
    4. Sara says

      June 23, 2022 at 1:49 pm

      5 stars
      I made this last night and couldn't believe how delicious it was. I omitted the mustard because I didn't have any. Also put sliced onion on the bottom of the pot. It gave it extra flavor and the onions were delish also. I have used many of the G Hughes products since they showed up on the shelves in Phoenix. His BBQ sauce is outstanding. Useed my Ninja Foodi 11 in on the slow cook setting for 2 hours. I thinking of using the same seasonings and BBQ with pork chops.

      Reply
    5. Joe says

      February 03, 2022 at 10:09 am

      I am giving this a try - Thanks

      Reply
    6. Jeanean says

      September 30, 2021 at 10:59 am

      I am making meals ahead and freezing, So that my 86 year old mom has ready made meals to thaw, heat and eat. Have you even frozen this receipe and if yes how dod it turn out?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        October 01, 2021 at 9:41 am

        I haven't, sorry

        Reply
    7. Michael J Vorndran says

      May 28, 2021 at 10:54 am

      4 stars
      The spices were really very great. 4 hours on low in my crock pot was way too long, but I will adjust the recipe next time I make these.

      Reply
    8. Jerri Bowden says

      February 16, 2021 at 11:30 am

      This sounds great! Can I use frozen or partially frozen chicken thighs with an adjusted amount of crock pot time?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        February 16, 2021 at 12:37 pm

        Yes, just make sure the internal temp gets up to 165F

        Reply
    9. Shanta says

      November 14, 2020 at 6:53 pm

      If I double the recipe, how long should I cook the the thighs in the crockpot for? Excited to try this.

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        November 16, 2020 at 1:05 pm

        It would still be the same time

        Reply
    10. Shawna says

      October 21, 2020 at 2:45 pm

      Can you do this with boneless thighs?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        October 26, 2020 at 10:43 am

        Yes but they will be done in about 2 hours on low

        Reply
    11. Becky says

      October 02, 2020 at 8:00 pm

      5 stars
      This was very easy and a huge hit with my family!

      Reply
    12. Dawn Grant says

      July 31, 2020 at 9:35 am

      5 stars
      This was the first time making this dish and it was absolutely delicious! I will be making this again for certain.

      Reply
    13. NBC says

      July 19, 2020 at 7:45 pm

      Can you layer the chicken thighs or do they need to be in a single layer on the bottom of the crockpot..? Please advise. Thanks!

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        July 20, 2020 at 10:06 am

        You can layer them if you need to

        Reply
    14. S. Chan says

      July 16, 2020 at 1:04 pm

      Has anyone ever made this while the thighs were still frozen? Could I just leave them in the pot a little longer to adjust?

      Reply
      • Brandi says

        August 10, 2021 at 6:44 pm

        What do you set the broiler to?

        Reply
    15. Leslie DeNoue says

      May 19, 2020 at 12:57 pm

      Hi Jennifer,
      I plan on making this for a large party and want to make it ahead. Can I make this,
      refrigerate and reheat? I don't want the chicken to overcook on the reheat. Should
      I cook it a little shorter the first time? Thank you! Leslie

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        May 20, 2020 at 9:52 am

        Thus will re-heat nicely. Since it is chicken thighs, they are less likely to dry out. You can cook them a little shorter on the first cook.

        Reply
    16. Tanya says

      April 05, 2020 at 7:28 pm

      This recipe was absolutely amazing! All the spices and the BBQ sauce mixed wonderfully together. I unintentionally left it in the crockpot for 3 hours on high. The chicken was so tender and fall off the bone delicious. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
    17. Ana T says

      February 04, 2020 at 6:32 pm

      5 stars
      This was amazing! I’m on a low carb diet but I loved it! Thank you for this amazing recipe. I used boneless range free chicken thighs. I will be following your. Posts. ??

      Reply
    18. Amanda says

      October 28, 2019 at 12:22 pm

      4 stars
      In the Crock-Pot now. Can't wait!

      Reply
    19. ac4evr says

      October 28, 2019 at 9:33 am

      4 stars
      Great recipe. Has anyone tried this with chicken wings

      Reply
    20. wilhelmina says

      August 16, 2019 at 10:10 am

      5 stars
      So easy, so yummy! This turned out delicious!

      Reply
    21. Katherine says

      August 16, 2019 at 9:54 am

      5 stars
      All the best spices together! I love how easy the slow cooker makes it.

      Reply
      • Ana T says

        February 04, 2020 at 6:33 pm

        It was so good ????

        Reply
    22. Ryan says

      August 07, 2019 at 8:10 am

      Holy barbecue those look great! Going to have to try this for sure! When I was getting started I found this helpful, maybe others will too. Thanks!

      Reply

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