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Crock Pot Chicken Thighs Bone In

Published April 7, 2020 by Jennifer / 4,439 Comments.
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Crock Pot Chicken Thighs are tender and full of flavor with this simple sweet and spicy sauce and seasoning mixture. Delicious bone in chicken thighs are smothered with a blend of spices and garlic and covered in a mouthwatering sauce. It’s an easy family dinner everyone enjoys, so don’t expect any leftovers!

Crock Pot Chicken Thighs are tender and full of flavor with this simple sweet and spicy sauce and seasoning mixture. Delicious bone in chicken thighs are smothered with a blend of spices and garlic and covered in a mouthwatering sauce. It’s an easy family dinner everyone enjoys, so don’t expect any leftovers!

Looking to meal prep? You might also enjoy this list of 15 Crockpot Freezer Meals with a printable shopping list.

Crock pot Chicken Thighs on a bed of lettuce.
CROCK POT CHICKEN THIGHS

I love making dinner in my slow cooker. It is definitely one of the most used appliances sitting in my kitchen today. This slow cooker chicken thighs recipe is one of the most delicious dishes I have made and I can’t wait to share with you the recipe. 

If you love chicken, you might also love this Crockpot Chicken and Gravy recipe.


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As always, we are excited you’re here and taking the time to check out our latest recipe. If you want to get down to the nitty-gritty, you can head down to the bottom of this page and print out the full recipe card with our instructions and notes. 

Chicken Thighs in the Crock pot.
Crock Pot Chicken Thighs Bone In

The Crock Pot Chicken Thighs Recipe

This recipe is one of the best, mouthwatering, juicy chicken dishes there is. It’s packed full of flavors and has a little bit of an Asian blend to it. We smother the chicken in a soy sauce ketchup blend after dredging the chicken thighs in a blend of seasonings that is super easy and exceptionally pleasing. 

Crockpot chicken thighs with bone are more tender and juicy and the meat will literally fall off the bone after cooking. The juices and flavors are different than chicken breast and I would recommend using bone in thighs versus boneless for this recipe. 

How to Make Crock Pot Chicken Thighs

This recipe is easily put together in just a few quick minutes. I gather all of my ingredients and can have this dish cooking in about 5 easy minutes. If you want to take things a step further, you could consider browning the chicken slightly in a skillet before lining them in the bottom of the Crock Pot. This will help seal in juices and flavors even more! 

I find the sauce is really what makes your mouth water. It’s a sweet and spicy blend of soy sauce and ketchup that pairs perfectly with the blend of seasonings.

Sweet and Spicy sauce mixture for crock pot chicken thighs.
Chicken Thighs Sweet and Spicy Sauce

What Ingredients Do I Need for Chicken Thighs in the Crock Pot?

For this recipe, I make the sweet and spicy sauce mixture shown above and drizzle it over and around the seasoned chicken. Here is a list of everything you will need:

  • Bone in Chicken Thighs
  • Soy Sauce
  • Ketchup
  • Onion powder
  • Fresh minced garlic
  • Fresh Parsley
  • Oregano
  • Salt and pepper
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Butter

How Do I Make Crock Pot Chicken Thighs?

This recipe comes together quickly and easily and is easily made for lunch or dinner. You can also brown the chicken slightly before placing it in the slow cooker. 

Prepare the Crock Pot and line the bottom of the slow cooker with chicken thighs.

Top the chicken with onion powder, minced garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.

Drizzle the sauce mixture over and around the chicken thighs.

Top the chicken with sliced butter.

Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 4-5 hours.

Remove lid and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and fresh parsley. Serve.

You can also add a step at the end to thicken up the sauce. Blend a little cornstarch and cold water and add it to the slow cooker for the last 30 minutes to help thicken the sauce for serving. 

You can easily adjust the cooking time to work with your schedule. If you need this sooner than later, cooking on high won’t dry out the thighs. I worry about that with chicken breast, but not when I am working with bone in thighs.

You can find the full recipe with printable card at the bottom of this post. We also have all of our notes and suggestions added to the card. Make sure you leave a comment and let us know if you have any fun additions to make this recipe even better. I know our readers would love to see them, too. 

Or, you can just leave a comment letting us know how much you loved this recipe :-).

YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY:

If you like this recipe as much as we do, you might also enjoy a few of these other recipes:

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  • Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Thighs
  • Crock Pot Chicken Spaghetti
  • Oven Baked BBQ Chicken
  • Chicken and Rice Casserole

How to Serve Chicken Thighs

I love to serve this dish over a bed of rice and topped with fresh parsley leaves. You can also serve this over a mixture of quinoa and brown rice for a little healthier version. 

It’s always good when served with skillet cornbread.

In addition to the rice, I also recommend adding in a side salad and your favorite roasted vegetables to make this a full meal. 

Thank you so much for stopping in and trying our recipe. We love to see what you make! If you make this recipe and are on Instagram, don’t forget to snap a picture and tag us @pinkwhenjen so we can see it. You can also click one of the social share buttons above and share this post with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest. 

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Crock Pot Chicken Thighs in the Slow Cooker topped with toasted sesame seeds.

Crock Pot Chicken Thighs

Jennifer
Delicious bone in chicken thighs are smothered with a blend of spices and garlic and covered in a mouthwatering sauce. It’s an easy family dinner everyone enjoys, so don’t expect any leftovers!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 3 hours hrs
Total Time 3 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 476 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 5 chicken thighs bone in, skin on
  • 2 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • 2 tbsp parsley fresh, chopped
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds
  • salt and pepper as needed

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Crock Pot and set the temperature to low (cook for 6 hours) or high (cook for 3 hours).
  • Line the bottom of the Crock Pot with the chicken thighs.
  • Add all of the seasonings together and sprinkle over the chicken thighs evenly.
  • In a small mixing bowl, add the ketchup, soy sauce, garlic, and mix well. Pour over and around the chicken thighs.
  • Top the chicken thighs with the slices of butter.
  • Add the lid and cook at your desired temperature and time.
  • Serve hot with a side of fresh white rice and salad.

Notes

  1. Store any leftover chicken thighs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 476kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 27gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 169mgSodium: 2104mgPotassium: 472mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 779IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg

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  1. Mahy says

    August 19, 2020 at 08:32

    5 stars
    I’ve got a lot of chicken ready to rock’n’roll – just had to find a good recipe for it. I think this is it – super excited now! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Beth says

    August 19, 2020 at 08:32

    5 stars
    Yum! This looks so delicious! My family is going to love this! Can’t wait to make this!

    Reply
  3. Erica says

    August 19, 2020 at 08:52

    5 stars
    This sounds delicious, and I’m always a fan of dinner that can be ready right away in the evening! My daughter calls this “bone chicken” and it is her absolute favorite!

    Reply
  4. Toni Dash says

    August 19, 2020 at 09:11

    5 stars
    This was so good!! Everyone at my house really loved it!

    Reply
  5. Pam Greer says

    August 19, 2020 at 09:20

    5 stars
    I love using thighs in the crockpot and this recipe is so flavorful and easy! Definitely. no leftovers!

    Reply
  6. Judy Pitney says

    December 4, 2020 at 12:28

    Where does the butter come in?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      December 4, 2020 at 15:17

      You slice the butter and place it onto the chicken thighs right before placing the slow cooker lid on for cooking. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Marlena says

    December 10, 2020 at 19:43

    Can you use frozen chicken thighs and increase the cooking time?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      December 12, 2020 at 15:43

      You can, but I would definitely suggest trying to thaw them some before placing them into the Crock-Pot to ensure they do cook all the way through. Or, at the least, check the internal temp to make sure it has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Marg says

    January 20, 2021 at 21:43

    5 stars
    Tasty will make again!

    Reply
  9. Grace says

    February 21, 2021 at 08:29

    How long do you cook these and what temperature? I’m new to the crock pot life !

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      February 21, 2021 at 09:10

      hi Grace! Welcome to the Crockpot Life! If you scroll to the bottom you will see a recipe card that has all of that information and you can print it out and save it. 🙂 Another way to find the recipe card is from the top of the post and click on the buttons “jump to recipe” or “print recipe”. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  10. Linda says

    March 8, 2021 at 13:43

    5 stars
    Do the thighs need to all be on the bottom or could I double this?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      March 18, 2021 at 10:02

      You should be able to double this! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Jeannie says

    March 13, 2021 at 21:13

    Really tasty! Great camping recipe! Will definitely make again.

    Reply
  12. Pam says

    May 1, 2021 at 11:42

    4 stars
    This recipe tasted really good, but the instructions are a little confusing. At the top where you note “how do I make crock pot chicken thighs” it says the garlic gets put on top with the other spices and the sesame seeds and parsley get sprinkled on top before serving, but in the instructions it notes the garlic should be in the ketchup/soy sauce mixture and doesn’t mention the sesame seeds or parsley. Either way it’s all going in, but it’s helpful to people, especially those who don’t cook much, for the ingredients to be listed in the order they’re used and everything noted in the actual cooking instructions.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      May 2, 2021 at 16:25

      Thanks for the thoughtful review! I have done them both ways because we make this a lot. Either way works and the recipe will come out tasting exactly the same. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Laura says

    June 23, 2021 at 09:07

    This looks amazin. Gonna try today if I have all the ingredients!!

    Reply
  14. madi says

    July 12, 2021 at 23:28

    5 stars
    Stumbled upon this recipe on Pinterest and had to give it a try! I thought dark sesame oil would be really good with the soy sauce and toasted sesame seeds, so I added a splash to the sauce and it turned out amazing! Thank you for this delicious, easy recipe!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      July 14, 2021 at 09:45

      I am so glad you enjoyed it and that addition sounds wonderful! Thank you again for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment.

      Reply
  15. Jenn says

    July 29, 2021 at 08:06

    Can I use boneless skinless chicken thighs

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      July 30, 2021 at 07:45

      Yes! You can do that for sure and they will be just as delicious.

      Reply
  16. Ronda says

    August 22, 2021 at 12:33

    This turned out soooo amazing…. Can’t figure out how to share a pic here so I’ll share on my Pinterest lol

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      August 22, 2021 at 16:48

      YAY! Thank you so much for coming back here and letting me know. So glad you enjoyed them! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Linda says

    October 26, 2021 at 20:08

    This is delicious. I did used boneless and skinless thighs and just as good as the 1st time when I used bone in and skin on. It was ready about an hour early

    Reply
  18. Lisa Dee says

    October 31, 2021 at 06:52

    5 stars
    I used thighs and a couple of boneless chicken breasts, because that is what I had on hand. They all turned out great! It was a big hit.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      October 31, 2021 at 08:57

      YAY! So glad you enjoyed it. We love this recipe.

      Reply
  19. Marla says

    February 24, 2022 at 12:46

    5 stars
    This chicken recipe is my favorite right now! It’s easy and delicious. I am not even a fan of thighs, but this recipe has changed my tastes. I make it for others too and have passed it on with only rave reviews!

    Reply
  20. Erin says

    October 17, 2022 at 11:32

    Awesome recipe! I included “Glaze” from Trader Joe’s to the ketchup/soy sauce measurement for some extra “stickiness” as well as a squirt of wasabi sauce for a little heat. They were a hit. I am going to try with just chicken breasts next time as I had a lot of extra yummy sauce.

    Reply
  21. Debby Nalbone says

    March 1, 2023 at 11:04

    Can you put veggies in the crockpot too, maybe carrots, potatoes, onions and green beans?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      April 14, 2023 at 09:21

      Yes! I love to add veggies. They come out soft and full of flavor.

      Reply

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