Citrus & Herb Crockpot Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 - 2.5 lbs. bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 6-8 thighs)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Citrus Herb Glaze
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice from 1 whole orange
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice from 1/2 a lemon
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1/4 cup fresh basil added at the end of cook time
Instructions
Slow Cooker Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in a single layer, skin side up into crockpot.
- In a small bowl, mix together all Citrus Glaze ingredients and pour over chicken.
- Cook chicken to 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) internally when measured at the thickest part.
- Low: 4-5 hours
- High: 2-3 hours
- Finish with the fresh basil - stir it in right before serving for a burst of flavor.
- Optional: Broil chicken for a couple of minutes to caramelize the top.