Description
Crockpot Carolina Gold BBQ Chicken Thighs are a delightful blend of flavors, combining juicy chicken with a tangy mustard sauce. This easy recipe ensures a satisfying meal that is perfect for busy evenings or gatherings, making it an excellent choice for anyone seeking homemade deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ¾ cup yellow mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs evenly on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the thighs skin-side down until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken into the slow cooker, keeping the skin-side up.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, honey, brown sugar, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Pour the sauce around the chicken to preserve the skin's integrity while cooking.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- During the last 30 minutes, uncover to allow the sauce to thicken.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the sweetness by varying the honey and brown sugar amounts.
Serve with coleslaw or baked beans for a classic BBQ meal.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 681mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg