This slow cooker Guinness chicken is cozy magic for March nights. Four simple items—chicken, beer, BBQ sauce, and onion mix—turn into juicy meat swimming in thick, sweet, dark gravy with a fun malty taste. Cook it low and slow. Scoop over potatoes or rice. Family loves it!
My husband begs for this every March. Just 4 easy things make the yummiest, super-dark sauce ever!
When March comes, we want warm, filling meals. This easy recipe hits the spot every time. Only four things to mix, but it tastes like you worked hard all day. The chicken gets soft and yummy, covered in a deep, dark, a-little-sweet sauce. That beer gives it a special pub flavor that’s super comforting. Perfect for busy days when dinner just cooks itself.
Eat this chicken on creamy mashed potatoes, soft noodles, or fluffy rice. That way, you don’t miss one drop of the shiny sauce! Add cooked carrots, green beans, or crunchy cabbage salad to make it balanced. For a party in March, grab some soda bread too. It feels fancy!
Guinness Chicken Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient
Makes: 6 helpings
Guinness Chicken Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient
What You Need
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2 1/2 pounds chicken thighs (no bones or skin)
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1 bottle (11.2 ounces) Guinness beer
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1 cup BBQ sauce
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1 pack (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix
How to Make Guinness Chicken Slow Cooker
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Spray your slow cooker inside if you want easy cleaning. Put chicken thighs flat in the bottom.
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In a bowl, stir the Guinness beer, BBQ sauce, and onion soup mix until it’s smooth. No lumps!
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Pour the sauce all over the chicken. Make sure every piece gets some. Put the lid on. Cook it on LOW heat for 5-6 hours or HIGH heat for 3-4 hours. Chicken should be soft and done.
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When ready, spoon sauce over the chicken. For thicker sauce, take off the lid last 20-30 minutes. Serve hot with potatoes, noodles, or rice!