ULTIMATE SLOW COOKER LEMON CHICKEN THIGHS
This is our favorite slow cooker chicken recipe! See how we make ultra tender lemon chicken in our slow cooker with a lemony chicken gravy. So delicious and thanks to a crock pot, most of the time for this recipe is hands-off! We make a simple lemony gravy for the chicken. This happens in the same skillet the chicken is browned in before being added to the slow cooker and saved for when the chicken is done cooking. At the end of cooking, there will be just over 2 cups of chicken broth in the bottom of the slow cooker - some of this is rendered fat, which we prefer to remove. After skimming most of the fat from the broth, you are left with a flavorful chicken broth. For serving, combine this broth with the lemon gravy. It's delicious. Add as many chicken pieces (thighs or breast) that will fit in one layer at the bottom of your slow cooker. They can be quite snug - as they cook, they reduce in size.
Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher
Categories Dinner
Time 6h5m
Yield Makes 6 to 8 chicken thighs
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make rub for chicken. Combine mustard, 1 teaspoon of the lemon zest, oregano, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a small bowl. Use fingers or a brush to coat chicken on both sides with the mustard rub.
- In another bowl or measuring jug, combine remaining lemon zest (2 teaspoons), lemon juice and the chicken stock. Set aside. Note: Both the chicken and lemon-chicken stock mixture can be prepared up to one day in advance. Cover both and keep in the refrigerator.
- Heat remaining teaspoon of oil in a large oven-safe skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken, skin-side down, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until the skin has turned golden brown and some fat has rendered.
- Transfer the browned chicken to a slow cooker and arrange in one layer with the skin facing up. Cover with lid then cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through. Save the skillet with drippings for making the sauce.
- Remove all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the skillet used to brown the chicken. If there is not enough fat, add butter so that 2 tablespoons of fat are in the pan.
- Place over medium heat until hot then whisk in the flour. Continue to whisk until the flour and fat turn into a smooth paste and look medium blonde in color; about 1 minute. Pour in the lemon juice-stock mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Bring the sauce to a low simmer. As it simmers, it thickens and becomes glossy. Transfer to a jar or measuring jug and refrigerate for when the chicken is cooked.
- When the chicken is done, it will be sitting in an inch or so of cooking liquid and rendered fat. Transfer the chicken to a plate then skim as much fat from the liquid as possible. There should be almost 2 cups of liquid left in the slow cooker.
- Warm the lemon gravy made earlier then add the lemon gravy to the slow cooker and stir until blended. Place the chicken thighs back into the slow cooker for serving or serve with the gravy drizzled on top.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 thigh, Calories 252, Protein 23 g, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 133 mg, Sodium 313 mg
HONEY-GARLIC SLOW COOKER CHICKEN THIGHS
I have used it often. It's easy and uses pantry staples. Always a hit with adults and kids. Serve with basmati rice or quinoa and steamed or roasted vegetables.
Provided by Myrna
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 6h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Lay chicken thighs into the bottom of a 4-quart slow cooker.
- Whisk soy sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic, and basil together in a bowl; pour over the chicken.
- Cook on Low for 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 70.9 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 2203.7 mg, Sugar 30.6 g
SLOW COOKER SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN THIGHS
This family-friendly dinner is just as good as takeout but made really easily in your slow cooker. We like to serve it with rice.
Provided by fabeveryday
Categories Main Dish Recipes Chicken Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipes
Time 4h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch, garlic powder, and ground ginger together in a small bowl. Toss chicken thighs in cornstarch mixture until they are evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in the skillet until browned on all sides, 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Drain juice from the can of pineapple chunks into a measuring cup. You should have approximately 3/4 cup to 1 cup of juice.
- Mix 1/2 cup pineapple juice, chicken stock, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce together in a slow cooker. Add browned chicken pieces and stir to coat chicken with the sauce. Cook on Low for 3 1/2 hours.
- Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons cornstarch with remaining 1/4 cup pineapple juice. Stir cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker. Increase the slow cooker heat to High and add pineapple chunks and chopped red bell pepper.
- Cook on High until the sauce is bubbly and thickened and bell pepper is crisp-tender, about 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 68.7 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 428 mg, Sugar 24.7 g
SICILIAN CHICKEN THIGHS (CROCK POT)
My son and I came up with this when my neighbor brought me a family pack of thighs he got on sale. It's based on a dish that was served at a local restaurant that has since gone out of business.
Provided by CJAY8248
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 6h10m
Yield 8 thighs, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Put chicken thighs in crock pot.
- Combine remaining ingredients; stir well.
- Pour sauce over chicken and cook on low 6-8 hours or until done.
- Serve with penne pasta, tossed salad and garlic bread.
- Enjoy!
SAUCY ITALIAN STYLE CHICKEN THIGHS - CROCK POT
Serve with Italian bread and pasta or rice. Quick, easy and delicious! Bears a striking resemblance to a Cooking Light Crockpot recipe...
Provided by KelBel
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 6h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place chicken in a 4 quart slow cooker.
- Combine remaining ingredients, stir well.
- Pour sauce over chicken and cook on low for 6 hours.
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