What is the preparation time for this recipe?

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Can I substitute any ingredients?

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Is this recipe suitable for specific diets?

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How should leftovers be stored?

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Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

Name: Savory Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs; 2 lemons (juiced); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 4 tablespoons butter; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)

Ingredients

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4 chicken thighs
2 lemons (juiced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
4 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

Place Chicken Thighs in the Slow Cooker: Lay the chicken thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker, evenly spread out.
Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together lemon juice, minced garlic, melted butter, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Pour Over Chicken: Drizzle the lemon-garlic mix over the chicken thighs, ensuring they’re well-coated.
Cook It Slow: Cover your slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Serve Hot: Once the chicken is fully cooked, serve hot and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

For a lighter option, replace butter with olive oil. This dish can be easily adapted for gluten-free or low-carb diets.

Author: Sam Razal
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 360 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg