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Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken Thighs Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 12 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 12 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

This Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken Thighs recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken infused with zesty lemon, aromatic ginger, and a touch of smoky spice. Perfect for an effortless and healthy meal, this dish features skinless chicken thighs slow-cooked to perfection with a vibrant blend of soy sauce, monkfruit sweetener, and chili powder, garnished with sesame seeds and fresh shallots.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 700 grams Skinless Chicken thigh (1½ Pounds)
  • 2 medium Brown onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
  • ½ cup Lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons Monkfruit granulated sweetener
  • ¼ cup Soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Chilli Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tablespoons Oil (divided)

For Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons White sesame seeds
  • 2 Green shallots, sliced thinly

Instructions

  1. Brown Chicken: In a large non-stick pan or skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the skinless chicken thighs and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they develop a golden brown crust. Once browned, transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
  2. Lightly Cook Onions, Garlic, and Ginger: Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the same pan. Add the sliced onions and cook until they just start to soften, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant and well combined.
  3. Add Remaining Ingredients: Pour in the lemon juice, monkfruit sweetener, and soy sauce into the pan with the onions, garlic, and ginger. Sprinkle in the chili powder and smoked paprika. Stir the mixture until everything is well combined and bring it to a boil. Remove from heat once boiling.
  4. Cook: Pour the onion and sauce mixture over the browned chicken thighs in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on low heat setting for 6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Once cooking is complete, sprinkle the dish with white sesame seeds and sliced green shallots for added texture and freshness. Serve warm with your choice of sides.

Notes

  • Low Calorie Serving Suggestions: Serve the chicken with cauliflower rice, broccoli rice, zucchini noodles, or mashed cauliflower for a healthy, low-carb meal.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze leftovers for up to 8 weeks for longer preservation.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 175 grams)
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg

Find it online: https://jessicasrecipes.com/slow-cooker-lemon-chicken-thighs-recipe/