Ingredients
- 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (optional, to thicken the gravy)
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat butter or olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
- Place the browned chicken thighs on top of the onions.
- Pour in the chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For thicker gravy, stir in the cornstarch slurry during the last 20–30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite vegetables.
❤️ Enjoy this comforting, juicy chicken with rich homemade onion gravy!