Description
Delight your taste buds with these flavorful Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs. Tender chicken cooked to perfection in a blend of zesty lemon, garlic, and butter, this dish is a surefire crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Chicken Thighs:
- 6–8 boneless chicken thighs, skinless or with skin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes, or Cayenne (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Garlic Butter Mixture:
- 4 garlic cloves, sliced or minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 stick butter, diced
- Zest of half a lemon
- Juice of one lemon
- 1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
- Chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker. Combine chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest; pour over chicken.
- Season the Chicken: Mix Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over chicken. Add garlic and butter.
- Cook: Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon slices. Serve with preferred sides.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of crushed red chili pepper flakes.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
