Slow Cooker Chicken Quarters
Tender and flavorful slow cooker chicken quarters cooked with garlic, herbs, and a touch of lemon for a comforting and easy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken leg quarters
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Pat the chicken leg quarters dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides of the chicken quarters.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken quarters skin-side down and sear for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and sear the other side for 3 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Place the sliced onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Arrange the seared chicken quarters on top of the onions and garlic.
Place lemon slices over the chicken.
Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker around the chicken (not directly over the lemon slices).
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken quarters from the slow cooker and serve hot.