Crockpot Chicken Thighs

Crockpot Chicken Thighs

from littlesunnykitchen.com
105 min
4 servings

This easy recipe for Crockpot Chicken Thighs will help you make juicy, crispy chicken with just a few minutes of hands-on cooking time!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (not extra virgin)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water, Optional for sauce thickening)

Directions

  1. 1

    Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and generously season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil and butter in a hot pan and sear the chicken thighs skin side down until golden brown.

  3. 3

    While the chicken is browning, add chicken stock, garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning to the slow cooker. Add the seared chicken thighs, skin side up.

  4. 4

    Cover with a lid and cook on high for 1½ hours or on low for 4 hours. The chicken is done when its internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

  5. 5

    To make a gravy, remove the chicken from the slow cooker. Stir in a slurry of cornstarch and water, cover, and cook for 15 more minutes.

  6. 6

    For crispier skin, place the cooked chicken under a broiler for a few minutes.