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.
Ingredients
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 19gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 283mgPotassium: 316mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 97IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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