Can you put raw chicken in a slow cooker?

Yes! You can put any raw meat in the slow cooker.

How long does it take to cook chicken thighs in crockpot on low?

This recipe calls for chicken thighs, which take longer to cook than chicken breasts. I’m also using bone-in chicken thighs, which adds a bit more to the cooking time than if you were to use boneless. This chicken thighs in the crock pot recipe calls for a cooking time of 5 hours on low, but you can reduce that to 4 hours if you make slow cooker boneless chicken thighs.

Is it better to cook chicken thighs or breast in a slow cooker?

I like to make crock pot chicken thighs because they turn out juicy and delicious every time. Chicken breast can sometimes turn out dry and overcooked in the slow cooker, or mushy if it is cooked with too much liquid. Chicken thighs are more forgiving with just the right tenderness. If you prefer chicken breast, adjust the cooking time, or check out my Slow Cooker Chicken Breast recipe for the best results.

Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs | Easy Weeknight Dinner!

Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

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Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 to 5 hours
Total Time: 3 hours and 10 minutes - 5 hours and 10 minutes
Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
Category: Main Meals
Method: Slow Cooker/Crock Pot
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
¾ cup ketchup
⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce (I use coconut aminos)
⅓ cup honey
1 Tbsp mustard (any variety)
3 tablespoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley

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Instructions

Place chicken skin-side up in a 6 qt or larger slow cooker. It’s okay if the chicken pieces are touching.
In a large measuring cup, stir together the remaining ingredients. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken.
Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3 hours, or on LOW for 5 hours, or until the chicken reads 165F with a meat thermometer.
Serve warm with the sauce from the slow cooker if desired.

Notes

If you can’t find bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, or if you simply prefer meat without bones, you can substitute boneless skinless chicken thighs.
Boneless meat cooks a bit faster than bone-in, so reduce the cook time to 4 hours on LOW, or 2 hours on HIGH if you make this substitution.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 125

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