Gluten Free Crockpot Honey Pulled Chicken

Total time5 hr 15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

Gluten Free Crockpot Honey Pulled Chicken

Bone-in chicken thighs get a hard sear until the skin turns deep golden, then settle into a slow cooker with a rich, spiced tomato sauce built from garlic, onion, smoked paprika, turmeric, and a touch of raw honey for sweetness. Hours on low heat break the meat down until it shreds effortlessly with two forks, soaking up every bit of that tangy, slightly smoky sauce. A final stint back in the sauce thickens everything up and coats each strand of chicken in glossy, deeply flavored goodness. Finished with a scatter of fresh parsley, this is the kind of low-effort, high-reward dinner you can ladle over rice, tuck into lettuce cups, or eat straight from the bowl. It's a solid pick for a gluten free dinner rotation, since the whole dish comes together from real, simple ingredients you can actually name. Set it, forget it, and come back to shredded, saucy chicken that tastes like it took way more effort than it did.

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Ingredients

6 servings

2.5 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 6 thighs)
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Private Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
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1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

For the sauce

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
3 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp raw honey
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season all over with the salt and black pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear undisturbed for 4–5 minutes, until the skin is deep golden brown and releases easily from the pan. Flip and sear the second side for 2 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker insert, skin-side up.
2
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4–5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.

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