Lemon Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thigh Recipe

Name: Lemon Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thigh
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 3 h 58 min
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 900 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs (8 thighs); 6 g fine salt (1 tsp); 1 g ground black pepper (1/3 tsp); 2 g garlic powder (2/3 tsp); 2 g onion powder (2/3 tsp); 3 g smoked paprika (1 1/3 tsp); 0.5 g crushed red pepper flakes (1/3 tsp); 55 g lemon (1 small lemon, zested and juiced to yield 1 tsp zest and 2 tbsp juice); 10 g garlic (3 cloves, minced); 56 g salted butter (4 tbsp, sliced); 80 g lemon (1 small lemon, sliced); 2 g fresh flat-leaf parsley (2 tsp, chopped)

Prep: 12minCook: 238min4 servingsHard392 cal / servingAmerican

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A delicious Lemon Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thigh packed with 45g of protein per serving and just 389 calories. This hard recipe is ready in 250 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

500g boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups mixed vegetables
1 cup cooked grain of choice

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 79 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 59 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 392 kcal

Protein: 44.9g

Fat: 22.2g

Carbs: 4.9g

Fiber: 1g

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