Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs (Halal Version)
Tender chicken thighs slow-cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with mushrooms, herbs, and honey for a flavorful halal-friendly comfort dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings with minimal effort.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 385kcal
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes
- Place chicken in the slow cooker, add mushrooms, and pour sauce over the top
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until tender
- Spoon sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley before serving
Notes
For a halal-certified version, use kosher-style soy sauce if needed
Patting chicken dry ensures spices adhere well
Let chicken rest 5 minutes for juicier results
Optional: Add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan for extra richness
Patting chicken dry ensures spices adhere well
Let chicken rest 5 minutes for juicier results
Optional: Add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan for extra richness