Name: Crockpot Sticky Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 855 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (or 6 boneless breasts); 4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chicken broth

This crockpot chicken recipe is our family's favorite. We make good use of our slow cooker with this spice rubbed sticky chicken at least once a month.

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This crockpot chicken recipe is our family's favorite. We make good use of our slow cooker with this spice rubbed sticky chicken at least once a month.

This crockpot sticky chicken is one of our all time favorites and it was one of the first recipes I posted on this blog back in 2008! Back then my kids were in grade school and middle school. Now they’re all grown and out working or going to college. My 20 year old still cooks this crockpot chicken in batches and takes it to work for lunch.

Another favorite is this super easy crockpot chicken and dumplings. The kids have added this to their rotation as well.

Our favorite crockpot chicken

I first tried this crockpot chicken recipe back in 2004. It was given to me by a friend I met on a message forum. Who knew this sticky chicken would still be in my recipe arsenal some 14 years later. I should note that this recipe is also awesome if roasted.

What you need to make this recipe:

1 whole chicken or 6-8 (4-6 oz each) boneless breasts
4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chicken broth

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Chicken Breasts vs Whole Chicken

While this recipe calls for a whole chicken, you can use just chicken breasts instead. We often put 6-8 breasts in the slow cooker for dinner. If you are going to use boneless breasts only, rub each one individually before placing them in the slow cooker.

If you like both dark and white meat then a whole chicken is the way to go. Rub the spice mixture onto the chicken, both inside and out, making sure it is evenly distributed and down deep into the skin. I cut the breast skin open and rub the breast meat as well.

Side dish suggestions

We definitely have some favorite side dishes that go great with this recipe. Using the slow cooker frees up the over which is ideal for some of the roasted side dishes I’ve included. If you have multiple slow cookers like I do, you can make any of the slow cooker recipes listed. Here are several to choose from:

Ways to use the leftover chicken

Whenever I make this recipe I purposely make more than I need. The leftover meat is great in enchiladas, quesadillas, nachos, and soup. Whether you make a big batch with the intent of having extra, or you just happen to have leftovers, here are several ways to use that crockpot chicken!

This recipe includes a quick and easy gravy recipe using the juices from the chicken. You can certainly enjoy it without the gravy if you like or crack open a can of gravy. Whatever works! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

If you love slow cooker dishes, try this slow cooker balsamic chicken from Family Food on the Table, or my crockpot roast beef! Or if you’re just looking for another tasty chicken recipe, this Spicy Oven Fried Chicken is always a hit!

Crockpot Sticky Chicken

This crockpot chicken recipe is our family's favorite. We make good use of our slow cooker with this spice rubbed sticky chicken at least once a month.

4.5 from 8 votes

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crockpot, sticky chicken

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 6 hrs

Marinate Time: 8 hrs

Total Time: 14 hrs 15 mins

Servings: servings

Calories: 291

Author: Amanda Formaro

Ingredients

1 whole chicken or 6 boneless breasts
4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chicken broth

Instructions

In a small bowl, thoroughly combine all the spices.
Remove giblets from chicken; clean the cavity well and pat dry with paper towels.
Rub the spice mixture into the chicken, both inside and out, making sure it is evenly distributed and down deep into the skin.
Place in a re-sealable plastic bag, seal and refrigerate overnight.
Stuff cavity with onions and place in slow cooker. No water is needed, but I added about 1/4 cup to make me feel better. (if using breasts, place onions on the bottom of the slow cooker).
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Use a turkey baster to remove about a cup of the liquid and place it in a saucepan. Add enough cornstarch (1 tbsp maybe) to thicken it up on low heat, makes a fab gravy!

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This blog post was originally published on October 2, 2008 – updated photos added November 10, 2017

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Amanda Formaro is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four grown children. She loves to bake, cook, make kid's crafts and create decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years. She is also a craft book author five times over and product developer as well as the owner of FunFamilyCrafts.com. You can find her on social media by using the buttons to the left!