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Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs

Dark meat in the slow cooker stays juicy no matter what. The cooking liquid turns into a bright lemony sauce at the end - no extra work required.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 bone-in chicken thighs skin removed and trimmed*
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 4 tablespoons juice (from 2 lemons)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Mix canola oil, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano and granulated garlic in slow cooker.
  • Add chicken thighs and coat with seasoning mixture.
  • Place thyme sprigs between chicken pieces and drizzle with lemon juice.
  • Cook on LOW 4-6 hours until meat shreds easily.
  • Remove thyme sprigs and transfer chicken to serving platter.
  • Stir cilantro and lemon zest into remaining liquid.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and serve.