Anonymous
Post 01/30/2014 15:00     Subject: s/o chicken in crock pot- what am i doing wrong?
Anonymous wrote:I attempted to make chicken thighs in the crock pot the other night, and the result was repulsive. They were this hideous whitish-gray color. I almost vomited when I removed the lid, and my husband started laughing, then immediately sprang into action and headed to the Chinese carry-out place.

I had marinated them in a mixture of maple syrup and dijon mustard, a recipe I found online that was "specifically" for making in the crock pot. The recipe was titled "the best chicken ever." The recipe photo looked lovely! Nice brown chicken. Mine was just terrible.

This isn't the first time this has happened to me when trying to make chicken in the crock pot.

Does it always turn out like this? Are you supposed to brown it first or something?

OP I have found that when you slow cook a prepared sauce (the mustard) sometimes that does not work out so well. (the added ingredients) Mustard powder. Also need to brown.
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2014 14:37     Subject: s/o chicken in crock pot- what am i doing wrong?
Anonymous wrote:crock pots are akin to simmering food all day, except none of the sauce concentrates to form a rich flavor, unlike braising. All the flavor in the meat and vegetables disappears into a mushy mess.


You need to adjust the amount of liquid in the recipe, which is usually extremely easy to do (use less broth, replace wine with brandy, etc.)
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2014 14:25     Subject: s/o chicken in crock pot- what am i doing wrong?
you have remove the skins if you are adding liquid.
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2014 11:21     Subject: Re:s/o chicken in crock pot- what am i doing wrong?
Chicken works best with liquid. While there are some foods you cannot overcook in the crockpot, chicken is not one of them. You need to limit the cooking time.

It does not look as it will coming out of the oven. My guess is that particular marinade made it look even worse.

Did you keep the skin on? I only do skinless chicken in the crockpot.
Anonymous
Post 01/27/2014 16:45     Subject: s/o chicken in crock pot- what am i doing wrong?
crock pots are akin to simmering food all day, except none of the sauce concentrates to form a rich flavor, unlike braising. All the flavor in the meat and vegetables disappears into a mushy mess.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2014 22:15     Subject: Re:s/o chicken in crock pot- what am i doing wrong?
Easy dinner. In the morning put 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts in crockpot with 2 cans cream of mushroom soup. Let cook for 8 hours. Serve over rice with a vegetable on the side. Kids like it.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2014 22:12     Subject: s/o chicken in crock pot- what am i doing wrong?
Anonymous wrote:I LOVE making chicken breasts in the crockpot. I put six in and have pulled chicken for salads, fajitas, whatever for the week. Easy for take to work lunches or quick dinners after work.



What do you put in the crock pot with the chicken?
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2014 22:11     Subject: s/o chicken in crock pot- what am i doing wrong?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I've found chicken in the crock pot to be very dry and tough. Beef (for stew) and pork seem to do better.


Agree.


You're using the wrong cuts of meat. If you can't cook moist chicken thighs in a crock pot, it is not the crock pot's fault.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2014 22:03     Subject: s/o chicken in crock pot- what am i doing wrong?
Anonymous wrote:I've found chicken in the crock pot to be very dry and tough. Beef (for stew) and pork seem to do better.


Agree.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2014 21:31     Subject: s/o chicken in crock pot- what am i doing wrong?
I LOVE making chicken breasts in the crockpot. I put six in and have pulled chicken for salads, fajitas, whatever for the week. Easy for take to work lunches or quick dinners after work.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2014 21:29     Subject: Re:s/o chicken in crock pot- what am i doing wrong?
What are you doing wrong? You're putting chicken in a crock pot.


I've gotta agree with this.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2014 20:49     Subject: s/o chicken in crock pot- what am i doing wrong?
Crock pots are only for broth and some soups. Nasty food comes out of crockpots.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2014 20:39     Subject: Re:s/o chicken in crock pot- what am i doing wrong?
Anonymous wrote:You should have put them on a pan and broiled them in the oven until brown and crispy on top.

Next time don't throw them out. Try it.


+1

My favorite slow cooker chicken recipe has you cook them for three hours so the fat and excess juice render off. Then you broil them with a sticky sauce till they're deliciously browned.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2014 19:16     Subject: s/o chicken in crock pot- what am i doing wrong?
Well, for one thing, maple syrup and Dijon mustard sounds like a disgusting combo, then you put fatty chicken in it!

Stick to stews, pulled pork or chicken or pot roast.
Anonymous
Post 01/26/2014 16:56     Subject: s/o chicken in crock pot- what am i doing wrong?
Get a better recipe.