Description
This Savory Slow-Cooked Forgotten Chicken recipe is a flavorful and tender dish made with bone-in chicken pieces seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, seared to perfection, then slow-cooked in a savory broth infused with garlic, onion, lemon, and soy sauce. The result is juicy chicken that falls off the bone, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 4-5 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (such as thighs and legs)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Cooking Liquid and Additions
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Thoroughly rub the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and dried rosemary to evenly coat each piece with flavor.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken pieces and sear each side for 3-5 minutes until golden brown to develop flavor. This step can be skipped if short on time.
- Prepare the slow cooker: In the slow cooker, combine chicken broth, sliced onion, minced garlic, lemon juice, and soy sauce, stirring to mix the liquids and aromatics.
- Add the chicken to slow cooker: Place the seared chicken pieces into the slow cooker, making sure they are submerged in the liquid mixture for even cooking.
- Slow cook the chicken: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is very tender and falls off the bone easily.
- Remove chicken: Use tongs to carefully transfer the cooked chicken pieces from the slow cooker onto a serving platter.
- Reduce the sauce (optional): Pour the remaining liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan and simmer on the stovetop until thickened to your preferred consistency.
- Serve: Drizzle the reduced sauce over the chicken pieces to add moisture and flavor.
- Garnish and enjoy: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm alongside your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Searing the chicken before slow cooking enhances the flavor and texture but can be skipped for convenience.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer the slow cooker liquid after cooking.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
- Use bone-in pieces for more flavorful and moist results.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
