Lemon-Herb Chicken Thighs with Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

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Juicy chicken thighs infused with zesty lemon and fresh herbs, slow-cooked to perfection with garlic for a bright, aromatic dish. This Mediterranean-inspired slow-cooker recipe (whole30), ready in about 375 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, lemon zest, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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 Mediterranean cuisine 300 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 pounds, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
zest of 2 lemons lemon zest
1/2 cup lemon juice
3, minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons, chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon, chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat the 3 pounds chicken thighs dry, then season evenly with 1 teaspoon sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 2: Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker, then sprinkle the 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary, 1 tablespoon chopped thyme, 3 minced garlic cloves, and the zest of 2 lemons over the top.
Step 3: Pour 1/2 cup lemon juice over everything, ensuring the chicken is well-coated.
Step 4: Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours until the chicken is tender and the skin is golden-brown.