slow-cooker ChartsDATASHEET // CT-SC-045
slow-cookerSTATE: FRESHVERIFIED DATASHEET
How Long to Cook Chicken Thighs (Bone-In, Skin-On) in the slow cooker
Specification: Bone-in chicken thighs (skin removed to prevent greasy sauce), seasoned and arranged in single layer
Target Temp
200°F (93°C)
Low & Slow
Total Time
300–360 mins
Total Cook Window
Flip Mark
No Flip
Continuous Cook
Internal Safe Temp
175°F–180°F (79°C–82°C) at bone
USDA Safe Pull
COOK MODE
Live timer · flip prompt · target temp · rest stage
3-Step Execution Protocol
1
Preheat & Prep
Add chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on) (Bone-in chicken thighs (skin removed to prevent greasy sauce), seasoned and arranged in single layer) to the slow cooker. Set to 200°F (93°C).
2
Slow Cook
Cook for 300–360 mins. Keep lid on; do not stir unless specified.
3
Check & Rest
Meat pulls away from bone cleanly; juices in pot are clear; internal temp probes 175°F+. Confirm internal temperature reaches 175°F–180°F (79°C–82°C) at bone. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Verification Basis & Testing Rig
USDA FSIS Safe Internal Temperature for Poultry (165°F); Crock-Pot Bone-In Chicken Standards.
Pro Tip: Remove skin before slow cooking bone-in thighs; chicken skin in a slow cooker turns flabby and leaches heavy grease into the sauce.
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