Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
A tender and flavorful slow-cooked dish with chicken thighs, bright lemon juice, garlic, and a buttery sauce, making it the ultimate hands-off comfort food.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on) For more flavor; can use boneless if preferred.
- 4 tablespoons butter Unsalted is fine; use salted and reduce added salt.
- 2 lemons juiced Should yield about 3–4 tablespoons.
- 4 cloves garlic Minced.
- Salt and pepper To taste.
- Fresh herbs (thyme, parsley, or both) For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place them in a single layer in the bottom of the crock pot.
- In a small bowl, melt the butter (microwave or stovetop).
- Whisk in the lemon juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper until combined.
- Pour the lemon-garlic butter evenly over the chicken thighs, making sure the garlic is distributed.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours, or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is tender.
- Garnish with chopped fresh herbs before serving and spoon some of the buttery sauce from the crock pot over the thighs.
Notes
For crispier skin, place the cooked thighs under a hot broiler for 2–3 minutes before serving. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container within two hours of cooking. Use within 3–4 days. Can freeze for up to 3 months.