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Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle BBQ Chicken
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Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle BBQ Chicken

The simplest flavors come together just right in this Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle BBQ Chicken and make the most amazing sauce that will blow away any ideas that chicken for dinner is boring!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 555kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs with bone and skin (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers (less if you like things less spicy)
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Season chicken thighs with a little salt and pepper
  • Heat butter and olive oil in skillet over medium high to high heat
  • Skillet is nice and hot when butter is melted and just starts to bubble
  • Add chicken skin side down and let brown for about 4 minutes until skin is nice and light brown
  • Turn chicken over and let saute on other side for 2 minutes
  • Remove chicken to slow cooker
  • In small bowl whisk together BBQ sauce, adobo sauce, and honey
  • Pour over chicken and cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 until chicken is cooked through

Notes

I cooked this in a single layer in my 3.5 quart casserole slow cooker but it would also be fine to layer it up in a regular slow cooker
Be sure not to move chicken around after placing in the hot skillet until it has been cooking for 4 minutes. This will ensure it sticks and browns evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 648mg | Potassium: 455mg | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1.6mg