Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
This recipe tastes like summer sunshine — bright, zesty, and full of herb-kissed flavor. Toss everything into the slow cooker and let it work its magic. What comes out? Fall-apart chicken bathed in lemony garlic goodness with just a hint of Dijon. Serve it over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for a light, low-carb dinner that still feels rich and cozy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours (low
- Total Time: ~6.5 hours
- Yield: 4–6 1x
Ingredients
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Juice of 2 lemons + 1 lemon sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
In the slow cooker, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, Dijon, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Nestle chicken thighs into the mixture and top with lemon slices.
Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until tender.
Serve with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles and spoon juices over the top.
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~350 per serving
- Fat: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g