Description
This Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a busy day. Tender chicken thighs cooked in a lemony garlic sauce, garnished with fresh parsley, and served with optional lemon slices for a bright finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
Lemon Garlic Sauce:
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- lemon slices (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, prepare the lemon garlic mixture: Whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and chicken broth.
- Cook the chicken: Place the chicken in the slow cooker. Pour the lemon garlic mixture over the chicken, ensuring it’s evenly coated. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Optional broiling: For a golden finish, transfer the cooked chicken to a baking sheet and broil for 2–3 minutes. Spoon some cooking liquid over the chicken before serving.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices, if desired.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
- You can use bone-in chicken for added flavor, adjusting the cook time slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
