Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs offer a delightful blend of tender, juicy meat infused with aromatic spices, making them perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. With minimal prep time and rich flavors, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a comforting meal that everyone will love. Serve it with rice, potatoes, or in tacos for a versatile dining experience that elevates any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp honey
- Fresh thyme and rosemary (to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown, about 5 minutes (optional).
- Remove chicken and sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Place seared chicken thighs in the slow cooker. Add chicken broth, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, garlic, and herbs.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg