Slow Cooker Cut Up Chicken
A simple and flavorful slow cooker recipe featuring cut up chicken pieces cooked to tender perfection with aromatic herbs and spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, cut into pieces
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks, cut into pieces
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Place the sliced onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
In a small bowl, mix together the dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over all the pieces of cut up chicken.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken pieces for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
Transfer the browned chicken pieces to the slow cooker, placing them on top of the onions and garlic.
Pour the chicken broth and lemon juice over the chicken in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken pieces from the slow cooker and serve hot.