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pulled slow cooker chicken thighs
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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs

Boneless skinless chicken thighs slow cooked in a simple homemade BBQ seasoning.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 40 minutes
Course: Chicken Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq chicken thighs in the slow cooker, pulled chicken slow cooker recipe, slow cooked chicken thighs, slow cooker bbq chicken thighs
Servings: 7 Servings
Calories: 175kcal
Author: Mason Woodruff

Ingredients

  • 24 oz Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs*
  • 1 Tbsp 16g Olive Oil
  • 1/4 C 48g Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Dry Mustard
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Toss the chicken thighs in the olive oil to evenly coat.
  • Mix the brown sugar and spices in a separate bowl before adding to the chicken. Use a rubber spatula to fully coat the chicken in the seasoning blend.
  • Place the chicken in a slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 2 to 2.5 hours or low for 5-7 hours. (Or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.)
  • Shred the chicken and either broil in the pot (Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot Duo Crisp) or broil in the oven using a baking sheet. OR serve without broiling.**

Notes

*For chicken breast, you may need to add a bit of liquid (try 1/4 cup chicken broth or water) and extend the cook time by 30-60 minutes.
**Note: Broiling will affect the serving size. The nutrition facts listed are for non-broiled chicken.
Each serving of BBQ chicken has 4 WW SmartPoints (blue).

Nutrition

Serving: 3ounces | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 9g