Rustic Slow Cooker Chicken

Mar 28, 2018 · 129 Comments

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This slow cooker chicken is by far one of my best chicken recipes, which I perfected over years. I could climb mountains for this chicken. People always ask for seconds and rarely there are any leftovers. What I personally like the most about this chicken is the clean, subtle flavors of caramelized garlic, onion and ginger, complemented by a touch of sweetness coming from the onions. These simple flavors go a long way to reveal the natural flavor of the chicken. The golden brown color of the perfectly browned chicken skin is an eye candy too. You can't beat these captivating flavors and colors unspoiled by some overly powerful ingredients.

There is something so rustic, so homey about this chicken that it always makes you feel good and happy. And the juices... let me tell you, I could drink them right out the Crock-Pot. Better yet, I like grabbing a slice of freshly baked sourdough bread and dip it in those amber juices and eat with the chicken.

The secret to an amazingly tasty slow cooker chicken

There are many ways to make slow cooker chicken but this one is my favorite as far as simplicity and taste go. The key here is to crisp up chicken skin, rendering most of the fat out, and to caramelize vegetables to deep golden brown color on a skillet. No slow cooker with a browning function can attain a similar level of caramelization that can be achieved using a skillet. And you won't be able to render as much fat from chicken skin and make as deep golden brown as you would on a skillet.

You want to do it very quickly too, without cooking the chicken meat. It only takes minutes to do but that's where most of the flavor will come from. And only then the slow cooker will begin to do that it does best - slowly cook and tenderize the chicken to perfection, without it losing much moisture, and until it's melt-in-your-mouth tender and succulent.

Which chicken parts are best for this recipe?

You may be wondering which chicken parts to use in this recipe. My favorite choice is chicken thighs, though I've used chicken wings and drumsticks and liked them a lot too. All three are slow cooker-friendly and come out tender and juicy. Chicken breasts are not the best choice though as they are lean and dry out easily.

This slow cooker chicken is melt-in-your-mouth tender, exceptionally flavorful, with rustic flavors.

5 from 34 votes

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours hours

Total Time: 6 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 300kcal

Author: Victor

Ingredients

6 chicken thighs (skin-on, bone-in or boneless)
2 small yellow onions (halved and sliced about 1/4-inch thick)
2 garlic cloves (thinly sliced or minced)
ginger root (about 1 1/2 inches, peeled and thinly sliced or minced)
1 tsp sea or kosher salt (plus more to taste)
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 cups water
1 Tbsp Olive or vegetable oil
1 Tbsp butter (unsalted)
Fresh herbs for garnish (optional but highly recommended)

Instructions

Pat dry chicken thighs with paper towels to remove surface moisture. Sprinkle with a little bit of salt on each side and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil and one tablespoon of butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, skin side down, and cook for about 3-5 minutes, until deep golden brown. Remove from the pan and transfer to the slow cooker, placing the chicken pieces skin side up.
Add the onions, garlic and ginger to the same the skillet. There should be plenty of oil and fat left in the pan, but if not, add another tablespoon of oil or butter. Saute the vegetables until deep golden brown, constantly stirring, about 3-5 minutes (see note).
Add the water, salt and the pepper to the skillet. Stir well and taste for salt. Adjust if necessary. The liquid should be salted just right. Very little liquid will evaporate during slow cooking under a lid so no need to under-salt. Transfer the contents of the skillet to the slow cooker.
Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6 hours, or until the chicken is very tender.
Serve immediately, or set the slow cooker to 'warm' until ready to serve. This slow cooker chicken is best served with juices over rice (white or brown), mashed potatoes (yum!!!), pasta, noodles, a large slice of freshly baked sourdough bread, or whatever else you desire. This chicken will taste great with just about anything. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

I like adding ginger and garlic immediately with the onions, not towards the end as is customary. The garlic will brown to dark brown color, which will add more color to the liquids in the slow cooker. This will also mellow out the strong garlic flavor and pungency, leaving very subtle flavor. However, be careful not to burn the garlic and ginger, you need to stir constantly and stop sauteing before that happens.

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Liny Scadini says
January 08, 2024 at 10:22 am

Amazing and super easy. The only changes I made were: I pulled the skin off the thighs, I used powdered ginger and I added mushrooms.
You need to cook the chicken on a higher heat to get it nice and brown. The meat fell off the bone.
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- victor says
  January 08, 2024 at 10:27 am
  Thank you for the feedbakc, Liny. Enjoy!
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Taty says
November 29, 2023 at 2:37 am

Currently making this at 1:32AM & the aroma is amazing! Fills the whole home and I’m sure the neighbors can likely catch a whiff. I used chicken legs and sweet onion, and substituted the cloves and root for the powdered versions. I’m sure the recipe will come out equally delicious if not just right below it, still delicious!
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- victor says
  November 29, 2023 at 9:47 am
  Enjoy! I love this dish, it's so comforting and delicious.
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Susan says
November 14, 2023 at 6:41 am

Yummy
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Catherine Billings says
October 04, 2023 at 3:39 pm
Is ginger root the same as ginger and if not, could either be used in this recipe if I can't find the root in stores.
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- victor says
  October 13, 2023 at 1:23 pm
  Yes, it's the same. I buy mine at the local Asian grocery store. You can also use dried powdered ginger. Enjoy!
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Pauline says
March 26, 2023 at 5:30 am

I could eat this on a daily basis
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- victor says
  March 31, 2023 at 3:03 pm
  You and me both. So good! Enjoy!
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Connie says
August 23, 2022 at 8:41 pm

Just want to chime in with how good this was. Pretty much did the recipe as written. I used boneless skinless chicken thighs and then some chicken legs too. Served it with mashed potatoes - perfect!
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- victor says
  August 24, 2022 at 4:22 pm
  Glad to hear it. Enjoy!
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Amanda says
August 22, 2022 at 10:34 pm

Made this tonight and it's fabulous!!! As with all online recipes, I seasoned to my taste.
Also am not able to tolerate onions well, so more than halved the onion and added carrots at the end. Used chicken broth instead of water.
Thickened the juice w cornstarch when done for a fantastic gravy! So good!
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- victor says
  August 24, 2022 at 4:24 pm
  Glad to hear it. Enjoy!
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Joe says
July 21, 2022 at 6:23 am

Oh, sorry. Please add this to my review.
The extra 2 cups of water that I added was enough to make the perfect gravy. So delicious, I froze the left over gravy into an ice cube tray for later.
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Joe says
July 21, 2022 at 6:19 am

Hello,
I don't usually leave comments but always read the reviews for recipes. This recipe was absolutely delicious. I love potatoes, so I added par boiled baby potatoes and carrots to the slow cooker. Potatoes usually soak up alot of water so I added another 2 cups of water with better than bouillon chicken base. Lots of potatoes. Yum.
The flavor of the chicken, potatoes and carrots were just perfect. So delicious, by the end of the night, there was no leftovers for tomorrow. The family was slowly eating everything out of the fridge cold.
Thank you for this amazing recipe. I'll definitely make this again.
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- victor says
  July 22, 2022 at 8:32 am
  Glad to hear it, Joe. Thank you for the feedback. Enjoy!
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Kelsey says
January 04, 2022 at 3:02 pm

Mm, such a cozy and satisfying dinner! I used an instant pot on the slow cook - normal setting and it was ready in 6 hours. I cut up 3 potatoes, 1 large carrot, handful of frozen brussel sprouts and 1/4 of a cauliflower and laid those under the chicken thighs. I added 2.5 cups liquid to compensate but that was not necessary. I added some paprika to the chicken as per another review, but other than that followed the recipe. Peeled off skin after cooking as it was soggy. Did need to thicken up the gravy on the stove at the end. Oh and served it all over egg noodles. Really great, will make again.
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- victor says
  January 04, 2022 at 6:08 pm
  Enjoy! Happy cooking!
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Ryan Jette says
January 02, 2022 at 1:21 am

Add fresh rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and cracked pepper to chicken while cooking in cast iron pan. This will give you the best crisp.
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Sue says
December 18, 2021 at 9:51 am
You mentioned vegetables. Do you mean the garlic and onions? Can I add carrots t this perhaps?
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- victor says
  December 18, 2021 at 5:02 pm
  Absolutely. I also sometimes add mushrooms, fennel, turnips or whatever I may have laying around.
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Sudan says
December 01, 2021 at 7:41 pm
I made this recipe with boneless skinless thighs and it turned out great! This is what I did. I put them in the crock pot lightly seasoned without browning. Sautéed the onions and garlic in the butter/oil with some mushrooms. I used a can of canned chicken broth and added white wine to make two cups. I stirred 1tablespoon of flour into the liquid to tighten it up - next time I’ll do two. Since I used chicken broth I did not add additional salt but did add pepper. I poured all into the crock pot and cooked for 5 hours on low. It was delicious!!
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- victor says
  December 04, 2021 at 10:15 am
  Awesome! Thanks for the feedback and happy cooking!
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Raesibe says
October 10, 2021 at 6:05 am

I can’t stop cooking this recipe the chicken is soft, tasty and palatable. My favorite Sunday dish .adding herbs is a must . Thanks
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- victor says
  October 11, 2021 at 11:19 pm
  You are very welcome, enjoy!
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Kim says
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January 30, 2021 at 9:30 pm

This recipe is so delicious and so easy. We found it last fall (2019) and have since added it to our regular seasonal meal rotation, along with the Scrumptious Roasted Vegetables.
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- victor says
  February 03, 2021 at 10:36 am
  Happy to hear that, Kim. Enjoy!
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Lydia says
December 28, 2020 at 12:25 pm

I’ve made this several times following the recipe to a T and it is SO GOOD!! Today, I’m going to try chicken broth instead of water as was suggested in the comments and I’m going to throw in some baby carrots and small mushrooms with the chicken and juices. Those two seem like they would complement those yummy juices very well!!! Thank you for the awesome recipe!
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- victor says
  December 28, 2020 at 8:13 pm
  You are very welcome, Lydia.
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Kathleen says
October 22, 2020 at 10:53 am

I did not have ginger so i substituted 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg. I hope it turns out!
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Simone says
October 11, 2020 at 5:23 pm
Going to try this soon. Looks fabulous. Was wondering if you would still marinate the chicken before cooking in the crockpot or does it get eliminated because of cooking in crockpot. Thanks
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- victor says
  October 16, 2020 at 8:27 am
  For slow cooking marinating is not of great benefit I find.
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Patsy S says
September 04, 2020 at 6:25 pm
I was wondering if adding chicken broth, instead of plain water, would be too much? I have not made this dish, but it looks yummy.
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- victor says
  September 08, 2020 at 10:41 pm
  This liquid comes out quite rich and flavorful with plain water but some broth will only make it better. I actually use chicken broth or stock too sometimes. J
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Debbie Walsh says
July 19, 2020 at 7:05 pm

PHENOMENAL flavor!!! The name should be Garlic-Butter Braised Chicken though, to make it sound more official 😉 Love, love, love this chicken! It WILL be on my bi-monthly rotation. Thank you and your wife for sharing!
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Anita Potgieter says
June 08, 2020 at 9:58 am

What a great recipe! So tasty with little ingredients and fuss. This one will stay on my famliy favourite menu.
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Patti says
May 29, 2020 at 8:23 pm

Served over brown rice, which soaked up all those yummy juices! This is a keeper - easy and delicious!
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Joanne says
May 08, 2020 at 11:48 am
Not a fan of ginger any other suggestions
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- victor says
  May 08, 2020 at 12:47 pm
  You know, this chicken is so good with just salt, garlic, pepper and onions that you can just skip it.
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Natalia Barragan says
March 17, 2020 at 3:30 pm

Hi! Thank you for the recipe, do you have any suggestions for cooking it on high instead or do you recommend just using the low setting?
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- victor says
  March 18, 2020 at 12:38 pm
  I prefer cooking on low but 3-4 hours on high should work too.
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Mike says
March 11, 2020 at 5:22 pm

This recipe was great and I followed it to a tee,,if I could post a picture or if there was a way to post it I would becouse it turn out looking just like the one in the recipe...great taste,I'm gonna try it with my girl..thanks for posting this...
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- victor says
  April 12, 2020 at 7:04 pm
  Mike, glad to hear that you liked my recipe and you are very welcome. I emailed you; respond with your picture and I will attach to your comment.
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Mike bias says
March 11, 2020 at 5:11 pm

I tried this recipe and it was the bomb..if I could post a picture with this text you would see that it turn out just like the picture in your recipe...it was very good and thank you for posting this recipe,,,oh ya ! And I followed the recipe to the bone....
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Dawn says
February 20, 2020 at 8:39 am
Looks delicious! What fresh herbs do you recommend? Will be making this recipe for out of town family this weekend.
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- victor says
  February 20, 2020 at 9:22 am
  I like parsley and cilantro.
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Scott Delong says
November 09, 2019 at 10:38 pm
Very good my son loved it and 4 other people now I'm making it again a week later and sour dough bread is great with it.
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- victor says
  November 10, 2019 at 8:07 am
  Glad you like it, Scott. Thank you for taking time and providing your feedback.
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Marion says
October 25, 2019 at 8:56 pm

This was delicious. I didn't have time to slow cook it, so I browned the chicken on both sides, removed from pan and sauteed veggies in same oil. I then added a tbspn of flour stirred & browned to my liking. I then added in 2 cups chicken broth stirred & brought to a boil, returned the chicken to the pan, covered & simmered for 20 minutes. I served over brown rice with a side of steamed broccoli. Thanks for sharing Victor.
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- victor says
  October 25, 2019 at 10:44 pm
  You are very welcome, Marion. Your approach sounds great. I do something similar to cook chicken too, it produces very tender chicken.
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Shauna Guymon says
October 25, 2019 at 1:13 pm

I've got this cooking in my slow cooker right now. I can't wait till dinner time! The only adjustment I made was to add about 1 Tblsp of balsamic vinegar to the water.
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- Ishca says
  March 09, 2020 at 12:46 am
  
  I love this recipe so much. It's one of a handful of recipes I can eat on consecutive days, and I always make a big batch. The longer it's cooked the sweeter the ginger.
  I've fiddled around with it when I can't get hold of fresh ginger.
  Garlic and Tumeric is a good example that is equally as delicious.
  I've used coconut oil instead of olive or butter, equally as good.
  And chicken stock instead of water.
  I usually also twice brown the chicken, once to start, and at the end, to get a really lovely crisper coating, it only takes a minute at the end as is worth the effort .
  I would also say, go easy on the salt, if you reduce the sauce down, which is when the flavours are most intense, and the gravy the best, if you put too much in at the start or use chicken stock as I sometimes do, it can end up a little too salty.
  I like to finish this with spring onions and cilantro or coriander at the end.
  It also works just as well with a mash as it does with rice. Sometimes I actually prefer mash.
  Thank you so much for this recipe, it is such a delicious dish and one that I crave. 🙏❤️
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  - victor says
    March 09, 2020 at 6:11 pm
    You are very welcome! Thank you for your detailed review and tips.
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Colleen says
October 05, 2019 at 6:08 am
Hi Victor, this looks so delicious. Do you think I could do this in a Clay Pot for about one hour?
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- victor says
  October 05, 2019 at 1:03 pm
  Hi Colleen,
  I think this recipe will work fine in a clay pot though I haven't made it in my Romertopf. You may have to reduce the amount of liquid.
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Alex Diem says
September 11, 2019 at 4:29 pm
This recipe is a bit confusing. At what point do you add the vegetables to the crock pot? And do you add the water to the crock pot or the skillet? It's somewhat unclear. Please advise.
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- victor says
  September 12, 2019 at 2:58 pm
  Alex,
  vegetables are added in step 3 - "Add the onions, garlic and ginger to the same the skillet."
  Water is added in step 4 "Add the water, salt and the pepper..." to the skillet. You are right, this step was not very explicit so I updated it.
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  - Alex Diem says
    September 12, 2019 at 4:58 pm
    Thanks!
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Dot says
June 30, 2019 at 4:53 pm
Hi can you use chicken broth instead of water to the recipe?
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- victor says
  June 30, 2019 at 5:30 pm
  Yes, just adjust the salt amount.
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Lorraine says
June 19, 2019 at 11:14 pm
Looks delicious! Was wondering if can throw some small potatoes I. The crockpot too?!?
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- victor says
  June 20, 2019 at 10:48 am
  I don't see why not.
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Bethany says
May 22, 2019 at 5:51 pm
I made this for tonight’s dinner and it’s delicious! I’m serving it with rice (cooked in some of the broth), white beans and a delicious, crusty bread 😋
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Winnie says
May 08, 2019 at 3:34 pm
Is there a way to cook this in a dutch oven instead of a slow cooker?
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- victor says
  May 08, 2019 at 11:23 pm
  I would recommend this recipe for cooking chicken in a dutch oven or a braise: https://ifoodblogger.com/braised-chicken/.
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Wanda says
May 07, 2019 at 11:18 am
It’s the first time Making this I did not have fresh ginger so I used about a teaspoon and a half of ground ginger hope it comes out OK smells delicious can’t wait to taste it
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Ashley says
May 06, 2019 at 8:17 pm
Can I use breasts instead of thighs?
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- victor says
  May 06, 2019 at 10:01 pm
  Ashley, you can do the breasts too but reduced cooking time to 3 hours on low. I have a different recipe for slow cooker chicken breasts where I tested cooking times and I think cooking for 3 hours is ideal.
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Sophie says
April 12, 2019 at 3:13 am
Since I will be cooking for one person, do you think I could freeze individual serving sizes then thaw and reheat?
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- victor says
  April 12, 2019 at 6:44 am
  Sophie, I would separate the chicken from the liquids and freeze them separately. It will be fine then.
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  - Sophie says
    April 12, 2019 at 7:34 pm
    Thank you. I'm going to try that.
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Carolyn says
December 25, 2018 at 6:16 pm

I could not resist trying this recipe. It was delicious!!! I will definitely be making it again! Thanks. 😉
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Myrna says
December 23, 2018 at 6:20 pm
If I am doubling the receipe, how much time will it take to cook in the crockpot at low setting.
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- victor says
  December 23, 2018 at 8:19 pm
  I don't think doubling the recipe will affect cooking time that much.
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Maggie says
December 23, 2018 at 4:39 pm
Would you recommend slow cooking skinless boneless chicken thighs for five hours instead of six hours. Can I use chicken broth instead of water?
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- victor says
  December 23, 2018 at 5:28 pm
  I've never tested this recipe with skinless chicken thighs but it should work just fine. Pan-seared skin adds flavor and protects meat from drying out so I would recommend a shorter cooking time, try after 3-4 hours and see how it tastes. I've done chicken breasts in a slow cooker and they are ready in 2.5 hours. Thighs are more forgiving so they can cook for a little longer. Broth is much better than water. If you have a good, flavorful broth then use it. Otherwise this recipe adds a lot of flavor through onions, garlic, ginger and spices.
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  - Maggie says
    December 23, 2018 at 6:01 pm
    Thanks for responding so quickly. Can’t wait to try this receipe for our Christmas dinner.
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  - Jordy says
    January 16, 2019 at 9:18 pm
    Hi victor just to confirm, if i use skinless boneless thighs should i also skip the searing?
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    - victor says
      January 16, 2019 at 10:19 pm
      Personally, I would still give them a very quick sear as that adds color and flavor. But you can skip if you want. I've never tested skinless with this recipe so I am 100% sure how they will behave. I would also reduce cooking time for skinless, and even more for seared skinless. I'd check at 3-4 hours and see how they taste, and give more time if needed.
    - Scott says
      October 12, 2019 at 12:23 pm
      Just made this I like to cook and find new things so I hope my girlfriend enjoys this
    - victor says
      October 12, 2019 at 8:32 pm
      Glad to hear it, Scott. Do tell me how you girlfriend likes this chicken. Hope you both enjoy it.
nani says
December 17, 2018 at 12:31 pm
Hi Victor,
thanks for sharing, it looks amazing! I will try the recipe soon. I was wondering what did you eat with it, rice? Potatos?
Greetings from Berlin,
Nani
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- victor says
  December 17, 2018 at 7:30 pm
  Hi Nani, greetings from Toronto! By the way, Berlin is one of my favorite cities, I visited it several times.
  This slow cooker chicken and mashed potatoes are a match made in heaven. That said, rice will work too, and so will pasta, but I would thicken the sauce at the end with a little bit of corn starch dissolved in milk or roux.
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Laurel says
December 17, 2018 at 12:19 pm

I subbed some white wine for the water and reduced the liquid down by half before adding to ckn in crockpot. For those that want skin crispy carefully remove chicken to foil lined cookie sheet and crisp up under the broiler.
Next time I will leave off liquid for a different spin on this recipe.
This site has some really great recipes that aren't over done and affordable.
Thanks so much!
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- victor says
  December 17, 2018 at 7:32 pm
  Thank you for sharing your tips, Laurel, and for the kind words. I'd be thrilled to see you keep coming my blog for more of my recipes.
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Alliya says
December 06, 2018 at 5:28 pm
This sounds a-mazing and I want to make it this weekend. Is the onion/garlic/ginger/water mixture added to the slow cooker along with the chicken? The only reason I ask is because two cups of water seem like a lot for six thighs, just asking. Thanks much
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- victor says
  December 07, 2018 at 3:19 pm
  Yes, it is. Two cups are perfect.
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Karen says
December 02, 2018 at 4:44 pm
Like the sounds of this recipe. Does the chicken skin end up soft or crisp? Thankyou !
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- victor says
  December 03, 2018 at 9:27 am
  There is a lot of moisture in a slow cooker so the skin is not crispy. But searing it before slow cooking makes it very tasty.
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andi says
November 21, 2018 at 3:28 am
busy day ahead, so I put everything into the slow cooker to reward myself w a good lunch. keeping fingers crossed! thank u for the recipe, it was really 20 mins to prepare. best wishes from Hungary 🙂
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- victor says
  November 21, 2018 at 9:34 am
  Fantastic! Hope you enjoy it!
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Stef says
November 12, 2018 at 7:13 am
What kind of herbs do you use? Basil, oregano, thyme?
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- victor says
  November 12, 2018 at 10:37 am
  I like parsley and cilantro.
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Kat says
November 09, 2018 at 10:12 am
Have you tried this in a conventional oven. I need to make in one dish and have it ready to deliver and I feel the ease of an oven would mean I do not have to transfer it . Would there be modifications do you think in the cooking time or temp. Thanks for you help it sound yummmy
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- victor says
  November 09, 2018 at 11:52 am
  Well, heat is heat. Stove top or oven will work too. Oven is better. I haven't tried this specific recipe in an oven but I estimate that at 325F it shouldn't take no more than 40-60 minutes to fully cook. That's assuming your Dutch oven or braiser will be used for searing and will be hot going into oven. Lower the oven oven temperature if you want to extend cooking time.
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Amy J says
November 08, 2018 at 9:38 am

Just put this in my slow cooker and I am seriously excited for dinner tonight. I used chicken stock instead of water, omitted the ginger and added fresh lemon juice. My kitchen smells amazing. Thanks for this great recipe.
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- victor says
  November 09, 2018 at 9:00 am
  You are very welcome. Definitely, if you have it on hand, using chicken stock sounds like a great idea.
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Linda C says
November 05, 2018 at 3:32 pm
Hi, can I use boneless and skinless chicken thighs? We only use the boneless and skinless due to low fat diets. Thank you.
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- victor says
  November 05, 2018 at 5:57 pm
  Linda, skin-on and skinless chicken thighs cook differently. I've never tested this recipe with skinless thighs. You can definitely try. I think it should work in general but will probably require less time to cook.
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Sam says
October 25, 2018 at 10:26 am
Made this last night, excluded the onions, at it was awesome! I served it over brown rice with veggies on the side.
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- victor says
  October 25, 2018 at 11:12 am
  Glad to hear it. Brown rice is a great pairing for this chicken.
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Sherri says
September 30, 2018 at 7:35 pm

3 hours on high and the chicken was fabulous! I will be adding this recipe to my rotation. Great for a crisp fall day.
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- victor says
  September 30, 2018 at 7:38 pm
  Good to hear it, Sherri. I have a few other really good chicken recipes on my blog, check them out.
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Sherri says
September 30, 2018 at 3:24 pm
Victor, thank you so much for your speedy response. It’s in the slow cooker now. I’ll let you know how it turns out. It already smells dee-lish!
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- victor says
  September 30, 2018 at 4:17 pm
  Good luck! Can't wait to hear how it turns out.
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Sherri says
September 30, 2018 at 1:45 pm
Can you cook this recipie on high for 3 hours?
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- victor says
  September 30, 2018 at 2:03 pm
  Yes, that should do it.
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Dana imori says
September 26, 2018 at 11:03 pm
This looks wonderful! Any idea how long I would cook it in a Instant Pot on manual temp? I work weird hours and the IP seems to work best w my crazy life!
Thank you, so glad I stumbled onto your sight.
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- victor says
  September 26, 2018 at 11:20 pm
  Good question to which I don't have an answer as I don't use an IP. Perhaps someone else here can answer.
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- Dana says
  September 26, 2018 at 11:40 pm
  Thank you for putting it out to your community. And thank you for your almost INSTANT response!!
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- Katie Stewart says
  September 27, 2018 at 8:16 am
  Hi Dana, I instant pot bone in thighs anywhere from 10-15 min letting it release naturally. Hope that helps!
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- Britini A. Sombke says
  February 25, 2019 at 1:04 pm
  Hey Dana and Katie, were you successful in using the IP for the 10-15 minutes with the natural release? I assume high pressure? Would love to try this in a slow cooker, but we both work full time so the IP has become my best friend lol.
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Katherine Stewart says
September 24, 2018 at 12:36 pm
I plan on making this recipe tomorrow night. I have to work with what I have and wanted to see if my adjustments will effect recipe. I have four bone in thighs vs six. Using a instant pot’s slow cooker feature vs a traditional ceramic slow cooker. Not a huge fan of ginger, is the flavor prominate? Thank you for sharing your recipe and answering questions!!
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- victor says
  September 24, 2018 at 2:36 pm
  Hi Katherine,
  I can't really tell you whether using an IP in slow cooking mode would be any different from a slow cooker, I imagine it would not. Four vs 6 should be fine, no need to adjust the rest of the ingredients, except salt, but you can of course. Ginger flavor is not prominent, but you can omit it if you don't like it.
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- Katie Stewart says
  September 27, 2018 at 8:13 am
  
  So I figured the low on IP is not equivalent to the low on a slow cooker. After 5 hours the chickens internal temp was only 80!! So I just pressure cooked it for 5 min and it was good to go. Next time I will slow cook it on the regular temp! It was tasty and everyone enjoyed. Though the crisp in the skin became soft, not sure if that was due to my cooking failure.
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Sharon says
September 16, 2018 at 3:32 pm
Would ground ginger work ok? I’m out of ginger root.
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- victor says
  September 16, 2018 at 4:10 pm
  Absolutely. 1 Tbsp fresh is usually substituted with 1/4 tsp ground ginger.
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Brandon Porraz says
September 14, 2018 at 9:16 am

This chicken is a masterpiece! The seasonings are basic but the flavor is rich and deep. I can't wait to make it again.
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Miquel Schweers says
August 25, 2018 at 12:19 pm

My brother suggested I might like this recipe. He was totally right. The chicken turned out amazing!!! Thank you!!!
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Allison says
July 09, 2018 at 11:57 pm
Hi, this recipe sounds great, would it work with bone-in breasts, do you think? My husband doesn’t like thighs.
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- victor says
  July 11, 2018 at 7:18 pm
  Allison,
  I prefer chicken breasts myself but haven't tried with this recipe. It's on my to do list though. My main concern would be to not overcook the breasts. I am thinking I will start on low and cook for 1-2 hours, then evaluate. Bone-in, skin-on I think would be ideal as the bone and the skin protect the breast meat from drying out really well. If you want to try, let me know how it goes, otherwise I will report here once I get around to experimenting with it.
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ShakingBird says
July 04, 2018 at 7:36 pm

Delicious! Thank you for this recipe, it’s a winner and I didn’t even have to adjust the amounts (which I always do). So far this is my third recipe attempt from you, and all three have been scrumptious!
Definitely going to make this one again.
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- victor says
  July 05, 2018 at 7:02 am
  You've made my day, ShakingBird. It gives me a great satisfaction when my readers love my recipes and share their experience. Please, come back for more.
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Sue says
June 21, 2018 at 10:25 pm

This is so tender and juicy! I will definitely be making it again. Thank you for this wonderful recipe!
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Sheila says
June 19, 2018 at 7:55 pm
This chicken melts in your mouth. I am definitely making this again soon.
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Ann says
June 14, 2018 at 7:31 pm

Very tasty and very tender. My family loved it. I shredded leftovers and used them to make delicious chicken wraps.
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Stephanie says
March 30, 2018 at 9:53 am

Love this recipe. It is looking so so delicious. My mouth is watering now.
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- victor says
  March 30, 2018 at 10:01 am
  Thanks!
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- Annie Littlefield says
  November 02, 2018 at 8:44 pm
  Will be making this real soon. Looks yummy.....
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