Juicy Slow Cook Chicken Thighs: Lemon & Herb Gravy Magic

Ingredients

• 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 tsp salt (5 ml)
• ½ tsp black pepper (2.5 ml)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (5 ml)
• 1 large onion, chopped (approximately 1 cup, 150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approximately 2 tsp, 10g)
• 2 carrots, chopped (approximately 1 cup, 120g)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (approximately 1 cup, 100g)
• 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
• ½ cup (120 ml) dry white wine (optional – can substitute with more broth)
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) cornstarch
• ¼ cup (60 ml) cold water
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped fresh chives
• 1 tbsp (14 g) butter (optional, for extra richness)