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chicken thighs with rice.

Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

5 (1 rating)
Created by Shinee D.
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Slow cooker chicken thighs are extra juicy and melt-in-your-mouth tender. The skin is coated with spices then pan seared before it cooks low and slow in the crockpot. It's loaded with flavor and perfect for a busy weeknight.

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • non-stick skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Note 1
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon table salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup chicken broth Note 2
  • ¼ cup butter
  • juice from 1 lemon
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Instructions
 

Pan-sear the chicken:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the granulated garlic, onion powder, paprika, dried rosemary, pepper and salt. Pat dry the chicken thighs using a paper towel and season the chicken thighs using the spice mixture. Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a non-stick skillet. Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and cook until the skin is crispy, 5-8 minutes.

Slow cook the chicken:

  • Transfer the chicken thighs to the slow cooker skin side up, then pour in the chicken broth. Add the butter, lemon juice and minced garlic.
  • Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165℉.
  • Serve with lemon slices and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with the juices from the slow cooker. Enjoy!

Notes

Note 1: You may use Italian seasoning in place of the blend of spices listed in this recipe. 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning + salt.
Note 2: Vegetable broth works too.
Storing Tips:
- Store leftover crockpot chicken thighs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave until hot throughout. Or transfer the chicken thighs to a baking dish, add a splash of chicken broth, and heat in a 350 degree oven.

Nutrition

Calories: 565kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 32gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 683mgPotassium: 436mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 699IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg

* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.