Crockpot Carolina Gold BBQ Chicken Thighs
Tender slow-cooked chicken thighs coated in tangy and slightly sweet Carolina gold barbecue sauce made with mustard, honey, and warm spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
- 1/2 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the crockpot in a single layer.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the yellow mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the prepared Carolina gold barbecue sauce evenly over the chicken thighs.
- Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Spoon some of the sauce from the crockpot over the chicken before serving to keep it moist and flavorful.
Notes
- Boneless chicken thighs cook slightly faster but remain very tender.
- Add sliced onions or fresh garlic to the crockpot for deeper flavor.
- For a spicy version, mix in cayenne pepper or a splash of hot sauce.
- The cooked chicken can be shredded and served on sandwich buns.
- If the sauce is too thin, simmer some of it in a saucepan until thickened.
- A splash of pineapple juice can add a slightly sweeter flavor variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
