Bring a taste of the South to your kitchen tonight with this classic Mississippi chicken thighs recipe. This style of preparing chicken is a Deep South favorite that’s filled with flavor and couldn’t be simpler to prepare in your slow cooker. The unique blend of ingredients gives the chicken a zesty and tangy kick that you can’t find in other parts of the country.

For those unfamiliar with Mississippi-style cooking, don’t worry. The recipe below calls for a simple list of five ingredients that you throw together in your slow cooker and leave until the chicken is juicy and falling apart. The pepperoncini may seem like an odd addition to this meal, but the peppers help brine the chicken and contribute to the its tantalizing flavor.