Description
These Lemon Garlic Butter Crock Pot Chicken Thighs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is bursting with flavor. Tender chicken thighs are seasoned, seared, and slow-cooked in a rich and zesty lemon garlic butter sauce until perfectly tender. This recipe is perfect for a simple weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken Thighs:
- 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- lemon slices
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown.
- Prepare Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce: Whisk together melted butter, garlic, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook in Crock Pot: Transfer chicken to the crock pot, pour the sauce over the chicken, cover, and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken thighs for 2–3 minutes after slow cooking.
- This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
- Boneless, skinless thighs can be used but will cook faster.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
