Lemon-Ginger Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

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Tender chicken thighs simmered with zesty lemon, fresh ginger, and aromatic herbs for a bright, aromatic Whole30 dinner. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 375 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 360 min Serves 6 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry; season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then sear chicken skin-side down for 5 minutes until golden; flip and sear 3 minutes more.
  3. Step 3: Transfer chicken to slow cooker, then add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger to skillet; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Squeeze juice from 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp) into skillet, then pour in 2 cups chicken broth; stir to combine.
  5. Step 5: Pour sauce over chicken in slow cooker, add 2 sliced lemon halves, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup fresh parsley.
  6. Step 6: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until chicken is tender and juices run clear.

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