Chicken with Figs and Lemon Crock Pot
Delight your taste buds with this easy and flavorful Chicken with Figs and Lemon Crock Pot recipe, a perfect harmony of sweet and savory flavors. Juicy, golden-seared chicken thighs simmer slowly with caramelized onions, plump figs, and the vibrant zing of fresh lemon juice and zest, all infused with an aromatic touch of honey and cinnamon. The slow cooker works its magic, creating tender, melt-in-your-mouth chicken bathed in a luscious sauce that’s both comforting and sophisticated. With minimal prep time and hands-free cooking, this dish is a true weeknight hero or an impressive main course for entertaining. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh thyme for a restaurant-worthy finish. Perfect for those seeking healthy crockpot chicken recipes or delicious ways to incorporate figs into savory dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 cup Fresh or dried figs (halved)
- 1 Lemon (zested and juiced)
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 2 sprigs Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season the chicken thighs on all sides with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the bottom of a crock pot.
Add the halved figs, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the crock pot. Stir in the chicken broth and honey. Place the cinnamon stick on top of the mixture.
Layer the seared chicken thighs on top of the fig and lemon mixture in the crock pot, skin-side up.
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
Discard the cinnamon stick. Serve the chicken with the figs and sauce spooned over the top, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.0 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 122 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 664 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.1 g | ||
| Protein | 29.1 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 572 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
