Enjoy a burst of citrusy goodness with this Slow-Cooker Lemon Chicken recipe! 🍋✨ This effortless dish features juicy bone-in chicken thighs cooked to perfection with vibrant red onion, tender baby potatoes, and fresh asparagus—all in one pot!
Ingredients:
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 6-8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1-1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
- A bunch of thin green asparagus
Instructions:
- Layer the sliced red onion at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place the chicken thighs on top, followed by the halved baby potatoes.
- In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, thyme, sea salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Pour this mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
- Secure the lid and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours, depending on your schedule.
- About 15-20 minutes before cooking is complete, switch to high and add the asparagus on top.
- For an extra touch, remove the chicken thighs 5 minutes before serving and broil them in the oven for 3-5 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
Serve this delightful one-pot meal and savor the lemony flavors! 🍽️🌿 #SlowCookerRecipes #EasyDinner #ComfortFood