Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken: Easy, Juicy Recipe for Home Chefs
Delight in the flavors of lemon and garlic with this easy slow cooker chicken recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 6 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, minced garlic, and thyme.
- Pour the lemon garlic mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until chicken is tender.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For best results, use bone-in chicken thighs.
- You can add vegetables like potatoes or carrots to the slow cooker for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg