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Garlic Lemon Butter Chicken Thighs

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 boneless chicken thighs (skinless or with skin both work)
  • sale and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red chili pepper flakes or Cayenne (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced or slices
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 stick butter, diced
  • zest of one lemon
  • juice of one lemon
  • 1/3 cup chicken stock
  • chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Crock pot

Method
 

  1. place chicken thighs at the bottom of a slow cooker.
  2. Combine chicken stock, lemon juice, lemon zest, and pour over the chicken thighs.
  3. In a small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, crushed red chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
  4. Sprinkle the mixture over the thighs.
  5. top with fresh minced garlic and diced butter.
  6. Cook for 3-4 hours on HIGH or 6-8 hours on LOW.
  7. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
  8. Serve hot with rice, noodles, or quinoa.