by Diana Rattray
These slow cooker chicken thighs are super easy to fix and cook in the slow cooker. The chicken is cooked to perfection in the slow cooker, then the thighs are broiled for a few minutes just to get some color and texture. All you need for this recipe are chicken thighs, fresh lemons, garlic, and some dried herbs. Add some green onions or shallots for extra color and flavor if you like.
If you need a quick-prep dish, this lemon pepper chicken is a 30-minute recipe packed with lemon flavor. Or try this whole lemon and herb roasted chicken for a Sunday roast.
Serve the chicken with rice or potatoes for a fabulous family meal.
Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
Discover a simple and flavorful slow cooker recipe for lemon garlic chicken thighs. Easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Chicken Thighs
- Method: Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 chicken thighs, bone-in, with skin
- 2 lemons
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano or basil
- 1/4 cup shallots or 3 to 4 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer in the slow cooker. Slice one lemon and set aside. Juice the remaining lemon and drizzle the juice over the chicken pieces. Sprinkle with the garlic, kosher salt, pepper, and oregano or basil. Top with the lemon slices and onions or shallots if using.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
- Adjust a rack in the oven to the highest level. Heat the broiler to HIGH (500 F).
- Transfer the chicken thighs to rack in a baking pan (arranged skin-side up) and place it under the broiler for about 4 to 6 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
