Description
This slow cooker chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken thighs cooked in a flavorful soy sauce and spice mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds boneless (skinless chicken thighs or breasts)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar or sweetener
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste (I like to add this once the chicken is cooked and taste repeatedly and adjust.)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (Optional for sauced chicken.)
Instructions
- Add the chicken to the bottom of the slow cooker. Mine is 7 quart.
- Combine the soy sauce and all of the spices and drizzle it over the chicken.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook for 7-9 hours on Low or 4-5 hours on High.
- Chicken is safe to eat when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees, but with pulled chicken when the internal temp reaches 175 degrees, it will typically shred really easily and yield tender meat.
- Use a meat thermometer; chicken should be tender and easily shred with forks or tongs. If the meat resists shredding or feels tough, it may need more time to cook.
- Drizzle BBQ sauce over the chicken (optional) and serve.
Notes
- The cooking time may vary based on your slow cooker model.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
- This dish can be served over rice or with bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg