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Garlic Chicken Thighs with Bacon Recipe

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  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Description

This 40 Clove Garlic Chicken recipe features tender bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs slow-cooked to perfection with an abundance of mellow roasted garlic cloves, crispy bacon, and a rich chicken gravy. The slow cooking allows the garlic to infuse the chicken with a deep, sweet flavor, making this dish warm, comforting, and perfect for a hearty family meal.

Ingredients

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Meat and Poultry

  • 8 oz. bacon, sliced before cooking
  • 2-3 lb. bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (5-6 chicken thighs)

Seasonings and Aromatics

  • 40 cloves garlic, peeled
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
  • ½ tsp. dried thyme

Other Ingredients

  • 0.87 oz. chicken gravy packet (such as McCormick)
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

  1. Cook the Bacon: Set a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the sliced bacon. Cook until crisp, then transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain. Discard most of the bacon grease from the skillet, leaving about 2 tablespoons behind for cooking the chicken.
  2. Brown the Chicken Thighs: Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper evenly. Place the chicken thighs in the skillet with the reserved bacon grease and brown them thoroughly on both sides until golden and slightly crispy.
  3. Transfer to Slow Cooker: Once browned, place the chicken thighs into the slow cooker, arranging them evenly at the bottom.
  4. Add Bacon, Thyme, and Garlic: Sprinkle the crispy bacon pieces, dried thyme, and all 40 peeled garlic cloves over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  5. Prepare Gravy and Pour: In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken gravy packet with ½ cup water until smooth. Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken and garlic in the slow cooker.
  6. Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and the garlic is soft and mellow. The chicken will absorb the flavors and create a savory, garlicky sauce.

Notes

  • Do not add extra salt beyond what is called for; the chicken gravy packet contains sufficient salt for the dish.
  • Use only the specified ½ cup of water. The chicken will release natural juices during cooking to create the perfect sauce consistency.
  • Pre-peeled garlic cloves save time and make this recipe easy to prepare.
  • Bone-in, skin-on thighs provide the best flavor and retain moisture during slow cooking.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce and garlic
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg
  • Fat: 32 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 5 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg

Find it online: https://piesbypaula.com/garlic-chicken-thighs-with-bacon-recipe/