Slow Cooker Za’atar Chicken Thighs
Slow cooker za’atar chicken thighs is an easy and healthy crockpot recipe. Za’atar is a versatile spice that is popular in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. Weeknight dinner, meal prep, or date night, this simple yet flavorful za’atar chicken is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Instructions to make this low-carb, paleo, and Whole30 compatible recipe in the Instant Pot are also included.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons za'atar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (1 cup for Instant Pot)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Add chicken to the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix together the broth, lemon juice, oil, garlic, za’atar, salt, onion powder, and pepper. Pour the mixture on top of chicken.
- Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or low LOW 4-6.
- If using skin-on chicken: Turn on the Instant Pot and select sauté. Once hot, add the oil to the pot. Add the chicken, skin side down. Cook approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side or until the skin is crisp to your liking. Remove the chicken and set aside. If using skinless chicken, skip this step.
- Pour the broth into the pot and deglaze the bottom of the pressure cooker by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon. Add the za’atar, lemon juice, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to mix well. Add the chicken back to the pot.
- Close & seal vent. Select high pressure and set time for 8 minutes for boneless thighs or 10 mines for bone-in. When cooking time is complete, quick-release the pressure.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 431
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 865.5 mg
- Fat: 19.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.4 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 59.2 g
- Cholesterol: 280.1 mg