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A top-down, close-up shot of several bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs inside a black slow cooker. The chicken is coated in a dark, glistening mahogany molasses glaze and is surrounded by softened yellow onion wedges and whole, golden-brown garlic cloves. The sauce is bubbling slightly around the edges, looking rich and syrupy.

Amish Molasses Chicken In Slow Cooker

A heritage-inspired slow cooker dish featuring bone-in chicken thighs nestled on a bed of sweet onions and whole garlic cloves. The chicken is smothered in a rich, dark glaze of mild molasses, soy sauce, and ginger that caramelizes into a sticky, mahogany finish. It’s a deeply flavorful, high-protein meal that defines Fall comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 425
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup mild molasses avoid blackstrap
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 large yellow onions sliced into wedges
  • 6-8 whole garlic cloves peeled
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper on both sides for maximum flavor.
  2. Whisk the sauce by combining the molasses, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and ground ginger in a small bowl until smooth.
  3. Create a vegetable bed by placing the onion wedges and whole garlic cloves into the bottom of your slow cooker.
  4. Arrange the chicken on top of the onions, skin-side up so they baste in their own juices while cooking.
  5. Pour the molasses mixture over the chicken, ensuring every piece is well-coated and dark.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours until the meat is falling-off-the-bone tender.
  7. Baste the chicken with the syrupy pan juices halfway through to build that rich, dark mahogany glaze.
  8. Serve hot with the softened onions and buttery garlic cloves spooned generously over the top.