Crockpot Chicken Thighs
Crockpot Chicken Thighs are the perfect solution for busy weeknights, delivering mouthwatering, tender chicken infused with rich flavors. Imagine the enticing aroma of garlic and spices filling your kitchen as this dish cooks low and slow, leaving you free to relax or enjoy time with family. With minimal prep and maximum impact, these chicken thighs are sure to impress at any dinner table, whether served over rice or alongside your favorite roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- (Optional) Sear chicken thighs in a hot skillet with olive oil until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes per side).
- Transfer seared thighs to the crockpot and sprinkle diced onion and minced garlic on top.
- In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and thyme. Pour over chicken in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Serve over rice or alongside roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (about 175g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg