Slow Cooked Lemon Chicken
Fall in love with the bright, zesty flavors of Slow Cooked Lemon Chicken, a comforting and easy-to-make dish perfect for any occasion. Tender, juicy chicken thighs are seasoned and seared to golden perfection before being simmered low and slow in a fragrant, citrus-infused sauce featuring fresh lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, and thyme. The addition of lemon slices and a touch of butter creates a rich, velvety finish that elevates this dish to gourmet status. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this slow cooker recipe is a guaranteed family favorite. Serve it with your choice of rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a well-rounded and unforgettable meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners, this recipe blends the ease of slow cooking with vibrant Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cups Chicken broth
- 0.25 cups Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoons Lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons Fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1 teaspoons Fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 Lemon slices
Instructions
Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs, skin-side down, for 3-4 minutes, or until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip and sear the other side for 2 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Pour the chicken broth into the skillet to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, rosemary, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then remove from heat.
Transfer the chicken thighs to the slow cooker and pour the skillet mixture over the top.
Dot the chicken with small pieces of butter and place the lemon slices on top.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 hours or until the chicken is tender and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
Once done, carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and transfer it to a serving dish.
If desired, pour the remaining liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan and simmer for a few minutes to thicken it slightly as a sauce.
Serve the lemon chicken warm with the sauce drizzled on top. Pair with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1763 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 145.3 g | 186% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.8 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 548 mg | 183% | |
| Sodium | 3416 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 112.6 g | 225% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1458 mg | 31% | |
*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.
