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Rustic Slow Cooker Chicken

Mar 28, 2018 · 147 Comments

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Close up of golden brown chicken in a slow cooker in juices.

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.

Pieces of golden brown chicken pieces in slow cooker pot, with pot juices and fresh parsley.

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.

Chicken thighs inside a slow cooker, covered in juices.

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.

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Rustic Slow Cooker Chicken

This slow cooker chicken is melt-in-your-mouth tender, exceptionally flavorful, with rustic flavors.
5 from 38 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.8mg

 

 

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  1. Jspoon says

    January 31, 2025 at 2:43 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for dinner a couple of days ago. I made it as written and I have to say, it was sooo good. The ginger really adds a subtle heat to it, and it only gets better the next day. I used half water half chicken broth, served with rice and green beans. Definitely a keeper in my rotation. Thanks!! Perfect!

    Reply
    • victor says

      April 15, 2025 at 3:29 pm

      Glad to hear it. Enjoy!!!

      Reply
  2. James Fidd says

    August 04, 2024 at 7:04 am

    5 stars
    Petty simple and straight forward recipe with great flavor. Followed the recipe and used skin on bone in thighs, I considered using chicken stock but used water. Pan frying and long slow cooking in the crock pot created a nice flavorful stock on its own. I used ginger paste instead of fresh ginger and served it over rice. Took me back to family dinner growing up.

    Reply
    • victor says

      August 12, 2024 at 9:31 am

      Glad to heat it, James. Enjoy!

      Reply
    • Rebecca says

      August 20, 2024 at 9:21 pm

      How much ginger paste did you use?

      Reply
  3. Tyna says

    July 25, 2024 at 6:41 pm

    5 stars
    I love this recipe, good flavor and chicken is very tender.

    Reply
    • victor says

      July 27, 2024 at 9:01 am

      Enjoy!!!

      Reply
  4. Kim says

    July 01, 2024 at 1:19 pm

    5 stars
    I added some Better Than Bouillon in chicken, garlic, and onion flavors. I also used 1/2 each of chicken broth and water. I ate it first with mashed potatoes.
    Being widowed, I try to find multiple ways to use recipes like this. Day 2, I shredded one of the boneless, skinless thighs , reheated it with some broth, and piled it on a baguette like Italian beef. Really yummy! I'm going to put some carrots, celery, and potatoes in the crock pot for a while, then add some of the chicken and broth with it to finish cooking.

    Reply
    • victor says

      July 01, 2024 at 1:42 pm

      Glad to hear that you liked me recipe. I like how you experiment and change things up. Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Lucy Tesler says

    May 09, 2024 at 5:39 pm

    Just wondering if the liquids should cover the chicken before leaving it for 6 hrs? I am going to work, so want to make sure don’t set the house on fire 🤪

    Reply
    • victor says

      May 16, 2024 at 6:20 pm

      I've made this chicken as per the recipe I posted many times and it always comes out with a lot of juices. That said, I don't leave the house while something is cooking, and I don't recommend doing it, I am not brave enough for that:) But if I were pressed to do it, I'd do a test run and see how it goes under my supervision first. As they say, everyone's oven/appliance cooks differently. Good luck!

      Reply
  6. Jamie says

    April 17, 2024 at 12:47 pm

    Do you have to add ginger? I don’t have any.

    Reply
    • victor says

      April 17, 2024 at 1:34 pm

      If you don't have it, just skip it.

      Reply
  7. Martin says

    March 12, 2024 at 8:49 am

    My wife likes breasts. I like thighs.

    Can these two get along together in a crock pot?

    Has anyone started the chicken on a smoker instead of a skillet?

    Reply
  8. Liny Scadini says

    January 08, 2024 at 10:22 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • victor says

      January 08, 2024 at 10:27 am

      Thank you for the feedbakc, Liny. Enjoy!

      Reply
  9. Taty says

    November 29, 2023 at 2:37 am

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • victor says

      November 29, 2023 at 9:47 am

      Enjoy! I love this dish, it's so comforting and delicious.

      Reply
  10. Susan says

    November 14, 2023 at 6:41 am

    5 stars
    Yummy

    Reply
    • Julie says

      March 10, 2024 at 7:14 am

      Hi,
      If I don't have a slow cooker, can this be made in the oven at a low temperature?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • victor says

        March 13, 2024 at 10:36 am

        Yes, you can cook it similar to my braised chicken.

  11. 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.

    Reply
    • 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!

      Reply
  12. Pauline says

    March 26, 2023 at 5:30 am

    5 stars
    I could eat this on a daily basis

    Reply
    • victor says

      March 31, 2023 at 3:03 pm

      You and me both. So good! Enjoy!

      Reply
  13. Connie says

    August 23, 2022 at 8:41 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • victor says

      August 24, 2022 at 4:22 pm

      Glad to hear it. Enjoy!

      Reply
  14. Amanda says

    August 22, 2022 at 10:34 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • victor says

      August 24, 2022 at 4:24 pm

      Glad to hear it. Enjoy!

      Reply
  15. Joe says

    July 21, 2022 at 6:23 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
  16. Joe says

    July 21, 2022 at 6:19 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • victor says

      July 22, 2022 at 8:32 am

      Glad to hear it, Joe. Thank you for the feedback. Enjoy!

      Reply
  17. Kelsey says

    January 04, 2022 at 3:02 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • victor says

      January 04, 2022 at 6:08 pm

      Enjoy! Happy cooking!

      Reply
  18. Ryan Jette says

    January 02, 2022 at 1:21 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
  19. 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?

    Reply
    • victor says

      December 18, 2021 at 5:02 pm

      Absolutely. I also sometimes add mushrooms, fennel, turnips or whatever I may have laying around.

      Reply
  20. 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!!

    Reply
    • victor says

      December 04, 2021 at 10:15 am

      Awesome! Thanks for the feedback and happy cooking!

      Reply
  21. Raesibe says

    October 10, 2021 at 6:05 am

    5 stars
    I can’t stop cooking this recipe the chicken is soft, tasty and palatable. My favorite Sunday dish .adding herbs is a must . Thanks

    Reply
    • victor says

      October 11, 2021 at 11:19 pm

      You are very welcome, enjoy!

      Reply
  22. Kim says

    January 30, 2021 at 9:30 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • victor says

      February 03, 2021 at 10:36 am

      Happy to hear that, Kim. Enjoy!

      Reply
  23. Lydia says

    December 28, 2020 at 12:25 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • victor says

      December 28, 2020 at 8:13 pm

      You are very welcome, Lydia.

      Reply
  24. Kathleen says

    October 22, 2020 at 10:53 am

    5 stars
    I did not have ginger so i substituted 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg. I hope it turns out!

    Reply
  25. 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

    Reply
    • victor says

      October 16, 2020 at 8:27 am

      For slow cooking marinating is not of great benefit I find.

      Reply
  26. 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.

    Reply
    • 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

      Reply
  27. Debbie Walsh says

    July 19, 2020 at 7:05 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
  28. Anita Potgieter says

    June 08, 2020 at 9:58 am

    5 stars
    What a great recipe! So tasty with little ingredients and fuss. This one will stay on my famliy favourite menu.

    Reply
  29. Patti says

    May 29, 2020 at 8:23 pm

    5 stars
    Served over brown rice, which soaked up all those yummy juices! This is a keeper - easy and delicious!

    Reply
  30. Joanne says

    May 08, 2020 at 11:48 am

    Not a fan of ginger any other suggestions

    Reply
    • 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.

      Reply
  31. Natalia Barragan says

    March 17, 2020 at 3:30 pm

    5 stars
    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?

    Reply
    • victor says

      March 18, 2020 at 12:38 pm

      I prefer cooking on low but 3-4 hours on high should work too.

      Reply
  32. Mike says

    March 11, 2020 at 5:22 pm

    5 stars
    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...

    Reply
    • 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.

      Reply
  33. Mike bias says

    March 11, 2020 at 5:11 pm

    5 stars
    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....

    Reply
  34. 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.

    Reply
    • victor says

      February 20, 2020 at 9:22 am

      I like parsley and cilantro.

      Reply
    • Juliette says

      August 04, 2024 at 5:32 pm

      Can you please tell us what kind of fresh herbs you suggest specifically instead of just saying you recommend fresh herbs?

      Reply
      • victor says

        August 12, 2024 at 9:30 am

        My favorite are sage and cilantro, as well as green onions. I also like parsley, oregano, basil and marjoram. These are what I use most of the time. Hope this helps.

  35. 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.

    Reply
    • victor says

      November 10, 2019 at 8:07 am

      Glad you like it, Scott. Thank you for taking time and providing your feedback.

      Reply
  36. Marion says

    October 25, 2019 at 8:56 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • 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.

      Reply
  37. Shauna Guymon says

    October 25, 2019 at 1:13 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Ishca says

      March 09, 2020 at 12:46 am

      5 stars
      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. 🙏❤️

      Reply
      • victor says

        March 09, 2020 at 6:11 pm

        You are very welcome! Thank you for your detailed review and tips.

  38. 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?

    Reply
    • 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.

      Reply
  39. 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.

    Reply
    • 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.

      Reply
      • Alex Diem says

        September 12, 2019 at 4:58 pm

        Thanks!

  40. Dot says

    June 30, 2019 at 4:53 pm

    Hi can you use chicken broth instead of water to the recipe?

    Reply
    • victor says

      June 30, 2019 at 5:30 pm

      Yes, just adjust the salt amount.

      Reply
  41. Lorraine says

    June 19, 2019 at 11:14 pm

    Looks delicious! Was wondering if can throw some small potatoes I. The crockpot too?!?

    Reply
    • victor says

      June 20, 2019 at 10:48 am

      I don't see why not.

      Reply
  42. 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 😋

    Reply
  43. 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?

    Reply
    • 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/.

      Reply
  44. 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

    Reply
  45. Ashley says

    May 06, 2019 at 8:17 pm

    Can I use breasts instead of thighs?

    Reply
    • 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.

      Reply
  46. 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?

    Reply
    • 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.

      Reply
      • Sophie says

        April 12, 2019 at 7:34 pm

        Thank you. I'm going to try that.

  47. Carolyn says

    December 25, 2018 at 6:16 pm

    5 stars
    I could not resist trying this recipe. It was delicious!!! I will definitely be making it again! Thanks. 😉

    Reply
  48. 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.

    Reply
    • victor says

      December 23, 2018 at 8:19 pm

      I don't think doubling the recipe will affect cooking time that much.

      Reply
  49. 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?

    Reply
    • 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.

      Reply
      • 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.

      • 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?

      • 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.

  50. 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

    Reply
    • 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.

      Reply
  51. Laurel says

    December 17, 2018 at 12:19 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • 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.

      Reply
  52. 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

    Reply
    • victor says

      December 07, 2018 at 3:19 pm

      Yes, it is. Two cups are perfect.

      Reply
  53. 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 !

    Reply
    • 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.

      Reply
  54. 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 🙂

    Reply
    • victor says

      November 21, 2018 at 9:34 am

      Fantastic! Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  55. Stef says

    November 12, 2018 at 7:13 am

    What kind of herbs do you use? Basil, oregano, thyme?

    Reply
    • victor says

      November 12, 2018 at 10:37 am

      I like parsley and cilantro.

      Reply
  56. 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

    Reply
    • 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.

      Reply
  57. Amy J says

    November 08, 2018 at 9:38 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • 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.

      Reply
  58. 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.

    Reply
    • 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.

      Reply
  59. 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.

    Reply
    • victor says

      October 25, 2018 at 11:12 am

      Glad to hear it. Brown rice is a great pairing for this chicken.

      Reply
  60. Sherri says

    September 30, 2018 at 7:35 pm

    5 stars
    3 hours on high and the chicken was fabulous! I will be adding this recipe to my rotation. Great for a crisp fall day.

    Reply
    • 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.

      Reply
  61. 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!

    Reply
    • victor says

      September 30, 2018 at 4:17 pm

      Good luck! Can't wait to hear how it turns out.

      Reply
  62. Sherri says

    September 30, 2018 at 1:45 pm

    Can you cook this recipie on high for 3 hours?

    Reply
    • victor says

      September 30, 2018 at 2:03 pm

      Yes, that should do it.

      Reply
  63. 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.

    Reply
    • 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.

      Reply
    • 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!!

      Reply
    • 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!

      Reply
    • 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.

      Reply
  64. 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!!

    Reply
    • 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.

      Reply
    • Katie Stewart says

      September 27, 2018 at 8:13 am

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
  65. Sharon says

    September 16, 2018 at 3:32 pm

    Would ground ginger work ok? I’m out of ginger root.

    Reply
    • victor says

      September 16, 2018 at 4:10 pm

      Absolutely. 1 Tbsp fresh is usually substituted with 1/4 tsp ground ginger.

      Reply
  66. Brandon Porraz says

    September 14, 2018 at 9:16 am

    5 stars
    This chicken is a masterpiece! The seasonings are basic but the flavor is rich and deep. I can't wait to make it again.

    Reply
  67. Miquel Schweers says

    August 25, 2018 at 12:19 pm

    5 stars
    My brother suggested I might like this recipe. He was totally right. The chicken turned out amazing!!! Thank you!!!

    Reply
  68. 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.

    Reply
    • 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.

      Reply
  69. ShakingBird says

    July 04, 2018 at 7:36 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • 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.

      Reply
  70. Sue says

    June 21, 2018 at 10:25 pm

    5 stars
    This is so tender and juicy! I will definitely be making it again. Thank you for this wonderful recipe!

    Reply
  71. Sheila says

    June 19, 2018 at 7:55 pm

    This chicken melts in your mouth. I am definitely making this again soon.

    Reply
  72. Ann says

    June 14, 2018 at 7:31 pm

    5 stars
    Very tasty and very tender. My family loved it. I shredded leftovers and used them to make delicious chicken wraps.

    Reply
  73. Stephanie says

    March 30, 2018 at 9:53 am

    5 stars
    Love this recipe. It is looking so so delicious. My mouth is watering now.

    Reply
    • victor says

      March 30, 2018 at 10:01 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
    • Annie Littlefield says

      November 02, 2018 at 8:44 pm

      Will be making this real soon. Looks yummy.....

      Reply

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