Slow Cooker Bloody Mary Chicken
Transform your dinner game with this bold and flavorful Slow Cooker Bloody Mary Chicken! Featuring tender, juicy bone-in chicken thighs slowly simmered in a rich, tangy sauce inspired by the classic Bloody Mary cocktail, this dish is bursting with savory undertones from tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of hot sauce. Optional vodka adds a touch of sophistication, while aromatic celery, onion, garlic, and smoked paprika create a deeply satisfying flavor profile. Perfect for a hands-off meal that tastes like hours of effort, this slow cooker recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Serve it over rice, fluffy mashed potatoes, or alongside crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the delectable sauce. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds the perfect finishing touch to this elegant and comforting dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 2 cups Tomato juice
- 0.25 cups Vodka (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Celery salt
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 2 stalks Celery stalks (chopped)
- 1 medium Yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with celery salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs, skin-side down, until golden and crisp, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion and celery over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic in the last minute and stir until fragrant.
Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker and arrange the seared chicken thighs on top.
In a bowl, whisk together tomato juice, vodka (if using), Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and lemon juice. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional celery salt or hot sauce if needed.
Serve the chicken over rice, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2371 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 168.2 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.1 g | 220% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 729 mg | 243% | |
| Sodium | 1334 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.3 g | ||
| Protein | 165.0 g | 330% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 2454 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
