Description
Tender and flavorful lemon garlic chicken thighs cooked to perfection in a crockpot. This easy and delicious recipe is a must-try for a hassle-free dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Thighs:
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season and Sear Chicken: Pat dry the chicken thighs, season with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and oregano. Sear in olive oil until browned.
- Mix Sauce: Whisk chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic in a bowl.
- Cook in Crockpot: Transfer chicken to crockpot, pour sauce over it. Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra crisp skin, broil the cooked chicken thighs for 2–3 minutes.
- Pair with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
