Description
Tender slow-cooked chicken thighs served over fluffy lemon herb rice. A comforting one-pot meal full of flavor and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
For the Rice
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (rinsed)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Remaining lemon juice
For Garnish
- Fresh thyme
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest, and half the lemon juice. Rub over chicken thighs.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sear chicken skin-side down for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Prepare the Rice Base: In the slow cooker, add onion, garlic, rinsed rice, chicken broth, and remaining lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Add Chicken and Cook: Place seared chicken on top of the rice mixture. Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Fluff rice with a fork, adjust seasoning, and garnish with fresh thyme and lemon slices.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of white pepper or smoked paprika to the rice base. Best served with a side of steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: slow cooker chicken rice, lemon chicken, crockpot chicken recipe, one-pot meal