Description
Tender and flavorful slow cooker lemon chicken thighs cooked with aromatic ginger, garlic, and spices, perfect for a fuss-free, healthy meal. This recipe features slow-cooked chicken thighs simmered in a zesty lemon sauce sweetened with monkfruit sweetener and garnished with sesame seeds and green shallots for added texture and taste.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 700 grams Skinless Chicken Thighs (1 1/2 pounds)
- 2 medium Brown Onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger
- 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 1/2 cup Lemon Juice
- 3 tablespoons Monkfruit Granulated Sweetener
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Chilli Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Oil (divided)
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons White Sesame Seeds
- 2 Green Shallots, sliced thinly
Instructions
- Brown Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes until browned on both sides. Transfer the browned chicken to the slow cooker.
- Lightly Cook Onions, Garlic, and Ginger: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the same pan. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook until they just start to soften, about 3-4 minutes. Then stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the lemon juice, monkfruit sweetener, and soy sauce to the onion mixture. Add the chilli powder and smoked paprika, bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat.
- Slow Cook: Pour the onion and sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for 6 hours until the chicken is tender and infused with flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, sprinkle with white sesame seeds and thinly sliced green shallots before serving for added crunch and freshness.
Notes
- Low Calorie Serving Suggestions: Serve with cauliflower rice, broccoli rice, zucchini noodles, or mashed cauliflower for a healthy low-carb option.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 8 weeks to preserve freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
