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Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
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Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

Deliciously tender slow cooker chicken thighs cooked to perfection!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Calories: 419
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, about 1 to 1 ½ pounds)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for seasoning)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper (plus more for seasoning)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup red onion (1" dice)
  • 1 ½ cups carrots (1" pieces)
  • 1 pound baby red potatoes (cut in half, quartered if large)
  • 1 ear corn (cut into 4 pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons roughly chopped garlic
  • 1 ¼ cups unsalted chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (plus 4 wedges for serving)
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 2 sprigs rosemary

Equipment

  • skillet
  • slow cooker

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare Chicken - Trim excess skin and fat from the chicken thighs. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear Chicken - Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add olive oil. Add the chicken skin-side down. Sear until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Transfer to a clean plate.
  3. Add Vegetables - To a 6-quart slow cooker, add onions, carrots, potatoes, corn, and garlic. Add the seared chicken on top of the vegetables, plus thyme, and rosemary.
  4. Prepare Sauce - In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, chicken stock, flour, and lemon juice. Add the sauce to the slow cooker.
  5. Slow Cook - Cover and cook for 2 to 4 hours on the High setting, or 4 to 6 hours on the Low setting, or until the chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.If desired, place the chicken on a sheet pan and broil to crisp the skin (see notes).
  6. To Serve - Transfer the chicken and vegetables to serving plates. If desired, strain the sauce liquid, and season with salt and pepper. Serve the meal with lemon wedges and sauce.