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Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs Recipe

Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs Recipe

This Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs Recipe is perfect. It makes the chicken very juicy and soft.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 skinless bone-in chicken thighs.
  • 1/2 cup of honey.
  • 1/2 cup of low-sodium soy sauce.
  • 1/4 cup of ketchup.
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced.
  • 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano.
  • 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
  • 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt.
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

Instructions
 

Season the chicken

  • Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of thighs. This helps the base flavor of the meat.

Place in the pot

  • Lay the chicken thighs in the bottom of the pot. Do not pile them too high if possible.

Make the sauce

  • Mix the honey, soy sauce, and ketchup in a bowl. Whisk them together until the sauce is very smooth.

Add the spices

  • Stir the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes in. These add a nice kick to the sweet sauce.

Pour it over

  • Pour all the sauce over the chicken thighs. Make sure every piece of meat is covered well.

Start the cook

  • Put the lid on the slow cooker tightly. Set it to low heat for 6 hours.

Check for tenderness

  • The meat should pull away from the bone easily. Use a fork to test if it is done.

Thicken the sauce

  • Remove the chicken and keep it warm on a plate. Boil the leftover liquid in a pan to thicken.

Glaze and serve

  • Pour the thick sauce back over the chicken thighs. Serve it over hot rice or some mashed potatoes.

Notes

  • Trim the fat: Cut off any big pieces of extra fat. This keeps the sauce from getting too oily later.
  • Add fresh ginger: Grate a little ginger into the sauce. It adds a very bright and fresh zingy taste.
  • Serve with rice: The sauce is very good on white rice. It soaks up all the honey and soy flavor.
  • Use bone-in thighs: The bone adds more flavor to the sauce. It also keeps the meat very moist and tender.
  • Brown them first: You can sear the skin in a pan. This adds a nice color and deeper savory flavor.
  • Keep the lid shut: Do not open the pot while it cooks. It lets out the steam needed for soft meat.
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