Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken Thighs

Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken Thighs

from mariasmixingbowl.com
370 min
6 servings

These Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken Thighs are tender chicken thighs slow cooked in a savory lemon sauce that will wow your family.

Ingredients

  • 6-8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ teaspoon salt and pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ stick butter
  • Zest of half a lemon
  • Juice of one lemon
  • ⅓ cup chicken broth
  • Fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Place the chicken thighs into a 8 quart slow cooker. In a small bowl combine the chicken broth, lemon juice and lemon zest and stir. Pour all over the chicken thighs.

  2. 2

    In another small bowl combine all the dry ingredients, the Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and mix, sprinkle over top of the chicken thighs.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle the minced garlic all over top and place the slices of butter all over.

  4. 4

    Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

  5. 5

    Once done add chopped parsley on top and top with sliced lemons. (optional) enjoy!