That Busy Girl and some chicken thighs: A Love Story.
Oh, Chicken Thighs, how I love thee; let me count the ways... I love chicken thighs so much because they're inexpensive, have delicious flavor and are easy to
prepare. I've cooked them several different ways but this recipe, by far,
is the most simple and delicious!
I use my slow
cooker (which most people just call a Crock Pot) on days when I know I
won't have a lot of time that evening to cook. I love this device because
it allows you to literally throw ingredients in a pot, plug it in, walk
away for hours and come back later to a hearty, delectable meal that comes
out perfect every time. So give this recipe a try the next time you have a busy
day ahead of you and enjoy a scrumptious dinner for less
money and less work!
Ingredients Needed:
- 4 to 6 chicken thighs (skin on)
- 1 cup favorite BBQ sauce
- 1/2 medium sweet onion, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup water
Season the Chicken: Pour in the water and place the chicken thighs in the
bottom of the crock, skin side up. Evenly sprinkle with the paprika, garlic
powder and chili powder.
Smother the Chicken: Drizzle the BBQ sauce over the chicken thighs to
evenly coat each piece. Use a spoon or rubber spatula to spread sauce if
needed.
Top with Onion: Slice the onion and place on top of chicken. Evenly
sprinkle the salt and pepper. Cover the crock with its lid, plug slow
cooker in and choose your setting. Choose HIGH if you want the thighs to be ready in 3 - 4 hours. Choose
LOW if you want them ready in 7 - 8 hours.
*SAFETY FIRST! The
slow cooker should be placed on the counter in a location where it is not
touching anything else and is pushed far enough away from counter's edge so
that it won't topple off and onto the floor. #tragic
Set It & Forget It: After you've waited the full cooking
time, unplug the slow cooker, remove lid and check the chicken; the meat should
fall right off the bone when fully cooked.
*Patience is a VIRTUE! Even
though it's tempting to peak, don't lift the lid until the cooking time is up! Just like when you open the
oven door during baking, lifting the lid makes the slow cooking process go
even slower. That's
why people call Crock Pot cooking the "set it and forget it" method -
just leave that slow cooker alone and let it work its magic!
Served with my Roasted Root Vegetables!
Serve It Up: Gently pull each
thigh out of the crock pot, taking care to keep on as much sauce and
skin as possible. Ladle a scoop of sauce over thigh and top with the
onions to garnish. This meat is incredibly
flavorful so serve it with an equally hearty side dish.
Got an equally mind-blowing crock pot recipe?
I would love to hear about it!
I would love to hear about it!
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Blair Clark is a wife, teacher, dog-mother, mentor, wanna-be-chef, recipe collector, crafter, painter, novice photographer, thrifter, writer, marriage ministry leader, Sunday school teacher and blogger. In short, she's a busy girl! Blair lives and blogs from the suburbs of Detroit with her handsome hubby and perfect Chocolate lab.
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