So…Tuesday nights are slow cooker night.  By the time I pick up Master 2 from preschool, dinner needs to be 90% done, because then I take Miss 4 to dancing only 40 minutes later and she doesn’t finish until 6:00.

The slowcooker really is a bit of a wonderous tool.  I love that I can set it and leave it, knowing that dinner will be OK…or even better than ok. Lemon and herb are like a match made in heaven for the slow cooker, everything becomes punchier with long slow cooking.

Tonight’s slow cooker meal is based on something I used to flash fry in the frypan with a wine and lemon sauce.  Not particularly kid friendly. So, I’ve been contemplating it for a while…and I’ve done it!  It’s saucy and best served with some rice.  This was a winner with both Mini Kidgredients.  Plus there is enough leftover chicken for tomorrow night- awesome!

So if you haven’t brought out the slow cooker yet, make sure you do for this one.

Lemon and herb slow cooker chicken

Yield: 6 serves

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes

Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes

Lemon and herb slow cooker chicken

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Ingredients

• 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
• 6 tbsps olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped finely
• 3 tbsps fresh oregano
• 2 tbsps fresh thyme
• zest of 1/2 a lemon
• juice of 1/2 a lemon
• 1/2 lemon sliced
• 1.5 cups of chicken stock

Instructions

1. Over a medium/high heat fry the chicken thighs in the olive oil until golden on both sides.
2. Add to the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with the slices of lemon.
3. Fry the onions for 2 minutes, or until soft.
4. Add the lemon juice, zest and herbs.
5. Add the chicken stock and bring to the boil. Cook for 5 minutes then pour over the chicken thighs.
6. Cook for 6 hours on low with a tea towel under the lid.
7. Serve with lots of the juice juices over rice.
8. Serves 2 adults and 2 kids with some leftovers (tomorrow nights paella!)

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1 plate
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 365Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 310mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 2gSugar: 7gProtein: 29g

This nutrition information is generated using software. Please check with a nutritionist for any specific questions.