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Crockpot Lemon Chicken

Crockpot Lemon Chicken with juicy, tender thighs infused with fresh lemon, aromatic thyme, and savory spices, finished with a bright hint of cilantro and zesty lemon sauce.
prep time10 minutes
cook time4 hours
resting or cooling time5 minutes
total time4 hours 15 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed and trimmed
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest, plus 4 tablespoons juice (from 2 lemons)
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Add chicken, canola oil, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and garlic powder to a slow cooker. Toss to coat.
  • Place thyme sprigs in the mixture and pour in lemon juice, avoiding spice wash-off.
  • Cover and cook on low for ~4 hours until tender.
  • Discard thyme, transfer chicken to a serving dish.
  • Stir cilantro and lemon zest into the remaining sauce and drizzle over chicken before serving.