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Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

Savory Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs Made Easy

Succulent Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs bathed in flavorful soy-ginger sauce, perfect for a busy family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce can swap with tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup ketchup use homemade for better flavor if possible
  • 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar if honey is unavailable
  • 1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger powdered ginger can be used but fresh is superior
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced) opt for fresh for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha omit for mild flavor or substitute with your favorite hot sauce
  • 1 lime juice can substitute with lemon or orange juice
For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces bone-in or boneless chicken thighs bone-in yields richer flavor; boneless cooks faster
For Searing (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil can be substituted with any neutral oil
To Serve
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa/couscous as alternatives

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Begin by patting the chicken thighs dry with paper towels; season both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. If your slow cooker has a sauté mode, turn it on and add a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Heat for 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic, ginger, Sriracha, and lime juice. Whisk until well blended.
  4. Place the seasoned chicken thighs into the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
  5. Once cooked, scoop out chicken thighs and drizzle with sauce. Serve over cooked rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, thaw chicken overnight and watch cooking time to avoid drying out the meat. Searing the chicken before slow cooking can enhance flavor.

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