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Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken

This set-it-and-forget-it chicken delivers bright, savory flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for a weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 331 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • baking sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb Bone-In Skin-On Chicken Thighs (about 6 thighs)
  • 6 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup Fresh Lemon Juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
  • 3 tbsp Butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  • Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker, skin side up. Pour the lemon garlic mixture evenly over the chicken.
  • Add the chicken broth to the bottom of the slow cooker around the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and very tender.
  • For crispy skin, transfer the chicken thighs to a baking sheet skin side up. Broil on high for 3 to 4 minutes until the skin is golden and crisp.
  • Spoon the lemony pan juices from the slow cooker over the chicken thighs. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 28gFat: 23g
Keyword crockpot chicken thighs, easy slow cooker chicken, lemon chicken slow cooker, slow cooker lemon garlic chicken
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