Description
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs deliver a bright, tangy flavor profile with creamy garlic butter that keeps the meat moist and tender. This easy, weeknight-friendly recipe uses simple pantry staples—chicken thighs, butter, garlic, lemon, salt, and pepper—to create a restaurant‑quality dish in just minutes of prep and a slow‑cooker finish. Perfect for families seeking a quick, delicious dinner, it pairs well with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad for a balanced meal for dinner now.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
- salt
- pepper
- fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, then remove from heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Place thighs in a slow cooker and pour the lemon‑garlic‑butter sauce over them.
- Cover and cook on low for 6‑8 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor
- brown the chicken skin side first. Adjust salt to taste after cooking. Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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