Description
Tender, flavorful chicken thighs slow-cooked in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce. This easy crock pot recipe requires minimal prep but delivers maximum flavor for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lemons, juiced (about 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice)
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- 2. Combine salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, paprika, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
- 3. Season both sides of chicken thighs with spice mixture.
- 4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5. Brown chicken thighs 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 6. Whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.
- 7. Pour chicken broth into bottom of crock pot.
- 8. Transfer browned chicken to crock pot, skin-side up.
- 9. Pour lemon garlic butter mixture over chicken.
- 10. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- 11. Remove chicken and spoon cooking juices over top.
- 12. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently to maintain tenderness. Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g