Turn Your Crock Pot Into a Smokehouse Chicken Smoked Chicken
Transform your humble crock pot into a flavor-packed smokehouse with this tender, juicy, and irresistibly smoky chicken recipe. "Turn Your Crock Pot Into a Smokehouse Chicken Smoked Chicken" delivers all the satisfaction of slow-smoked barbecue without the need for a smoker. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are coated in a robust dry rub featuring smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of brown sugar, then seared to golden perfection before slow-cooking in a bath of liquid smoke and chicken broth. The result? Fall-off-the-bone chicken infused with authentic smoky flavor, ready to be paired with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or cornbread. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe brings the taste of a backyard barbecue right to your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on preferred)
- 2 tablespoons Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and brown sugar to create a dry rub.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel, then drizzle them with olive oil. Rub the prepared dry seasoning mix evenly over each piece of chicken.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. This step locks in the flavor and adds a touch of color.
In your crock pot, pour in the chicken broth and stir in the liquid smoke.
Place the seared chicken thighs into the crock pot in a single layer.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the crock pot. If you prefer crispy skin, place the chicken thighs on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 3-5 minutes.
Serve hot with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or cornbread. Enjoy the smoky goodness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1273 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.9 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 376 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 1812 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 85.7 g | 171% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1394 mg | 30% | |
*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.
