SLOW COOKER CHICKEN THIGHS

INGREDIENTS

• 4 bone-in chicken thighs , (681g) about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt , (7g) plus more for seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper , plus more for seasoning
• 2 tablespoons olive oil , (15ml)
• 1 cup red onion , (120g) 1-inch dice
• 1 1/2 cups carrots , (230g) 1-inch pieces
• 1 pound baby red potatoes , (454g) cut in half
• 1 ear corn , cut into 4 pieces
• 2 tablespoons roughly chopped garlic , (20g)
• 1 1/4 cup unsalted chicken stock , (300ml)
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour , (26g)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice , plus 4 wedges for serving
• 4 sprigs thyme
• 2 sprigs rosemary

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Trim excess skin and fat from the chicken thighs. 
2. Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.
3. Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat, once hot add 2 tablespoons olive oil. 
4. Add chicken skin side down to the hot oil, cook until skin is golden in color, 5 minutes. 
5. Flip chicken and cook 2 minutes, transfer to a clean plate. 
6. Add onion, carrot, potatoes, corn, and garlic to slow cooker.
7. In a medium-sized bowl whisk together 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, chicken stock, flour, and lemon juice, add to slow cooker.
8. Add chicken, thyme, and rosemary to slow cooker. 
9. Cover and cook 2 to 4 hours on high setting or 4 to 6 hours on low setting, until the chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
10. Transfer chicken and vegetables to serving plates. 
11. Pour cooking liquid through a strainer if desired, whisk to combine and season as desired. 
12. Serve sauce and lemon wedges with the chicken dinner.

source:https://www.jessicagavin.com/slow-cooker-chicken-thighs/

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