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Deliciously cooked Crock Pot chicken thighs ready to serve

Crock Pot Chicken Thighs

Juicy, tender chicken thighs cooked in a flavorful sauce, made effortlessly in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 6-8 thighs)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening the sauce)
  • 2 tbsp cold water (optional, for the cornstarch slurry)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, onion powder, and black pepper.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and place them in the bottom of your crock pot in a single layer.
  3. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken.
Cooking
  1. Cover the crock pot and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through (165°F or 74°C).
  2. Remove the chicken from the crock pot.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry.
  4. Whisk the slurry into the liquid in the crock pot, turn to HIGH, and cook for 15-20 minutes, until thickened.
  5. Return the chicken to the thickened sauce or serve the sauce on the side. Enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, consider searing the chicken thighs before adding them to the crock pot. You can also add vegetables like carrots or potatoes for a complete one-pot meal. This dish is family-friendly and sure to please even picky eaters.