Zesty Crock Pot Lemon Paprika Chicken

Ingredients

- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)

Instructions

1. Preparation: Start by preparing the chicken. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel to ensure a crispy finish. Place them in a large bowl.

2. Seasoning: In a separate small bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well until the spices form a smooth paste.

3. Marinating: Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken thighs, ensuring that they are evenly coated. Let them marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes (PT15M), or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours for more intense flavors.

4. Setting up the Crock Pot: Layer the bottom of the crock pot with lemon slices, creating a bed for the chicken to rest. This will infuse the chicken with aromatic lemon essence.

5. Cooking: Place the marinated chicken thighs on top of the lemon slices in the crock pot. Pour the lemon juice over the chicken for an added burst of freshness.

6. Slow Cooking: Cover and set the crock pot to low. Cook for 4 hours (PT4H) until the chicken is tender, cooked through, and easily pulls away from the bone.

7. Serving: Once cooked, serve the chicken thighs over a bed of the lemon slices from the crock pot, drizzling any remaining juices over the top for extra flavor.

Total Time

PT4H15M
4 hours and 15 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Crock Pot Recipes, Lemon Chicken, Paprika Chicken, Slow Cooker Dinner, Easy Family Meals, Garlic Chicken, Comfort Food Recipes, Low Effort Cooking, Slow Cooked Chicken, Chicken Thigh Recipe

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1,100 calories (approximately 275 calories per serving)

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