Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
Tender and flavorful slow cooker chicken thighs cooked to perfection with a simple blend of herbs and spices. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and dried oregano.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 3-4 minutes until the skin is golden brown. Flip and sear the other side for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Place the sliced onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Arrange the seared chicken thighs on top of the onions and garlic in the slow cooker.
Pour the chicken broth and lemon juice evenly over the chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the chicken thighs are tender and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken thighs from the slow cooker and serve hot with the onions and pan juices spooned over the top.