Slow Cooker Drunken Chicken Thighs Recipe

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine raisins and sherry. Set aside and allow soaking.

Step 2

In another mixing bowl, combine dried ingredients. Mix well.

Step 3

In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Coat each chicken thigh in flour mixture. Add to hot vegetable oil and fry, turning, until browned on both sides.

Step 4

Remove browned chicken thighs from the pan. Pat dry with paper towel.

Step 5

Heat remaining vegetable oil in pan. Add sliced onion and fry, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until onions are soft and begin to brown. Stir in the garlic, then remove the pan from the heat.

Step 6

Transfer cooked onions and garlic to slow cooker.

Step 7

Pour in dry sherry, chicken stock and tequila and stir well to combine.

Step 8

Add chicken thighs to slow cooker, pressing them down into the stock. Cover slow cooker and cook on high-heat setting for 3-4 hours or until chicken thighs are very tender.