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Slow Cooker Chicken

Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken

Tender lemon-garlic chicken with herbs for an easy slow cooker dinner.

By CrockBites · Published

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Placeholder illustration: slow cooker lemon chicken with herbs and lemon slices.

Editorial draft. This recipe has not been cooked and tested by a person yet. Quantities and times are estimates, so use your judgment and a food thermometer. Images on this page are placeholder illustrations.

Prep
15 min
Cook
4 hr
Total
4 hr 15 min
Serves
4 servings

This lemon chicken is bright, savory and easy to prepare. The chicken cooks in a simple lemon-garlic broth that makes an excellent sauce for rice or potatoes.

CrockBites · https://crockbites.com/recipe/slow-cooker-lemon-chicken/

Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken

Prep 15 min · Cook 4 hr · Total 4 hr 15 min

Servings

4
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season the chicken

    Season the chicken with salt, pepper, lemon zest and thyme.

  2. Step 2: Add the ingredients

    Place the chicken, garlic, lemon juice and broth in the slow cooker.

  3. Step 3: Cook

    Cover and cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F / 74°C and is tender.

Food safety

  • Use a food thermometer to confirm the chicken reaches 165°F / 74°C.

Tips for success

  • Add fresh parsley just before serving for a bright finish.

Storage and reheating

Refrigerator
Refrigerate leftovers for 3 to 4 days.
Freezer
Freeze in portions for up to 3 months.
Reheating
Reheat until steaming hot throughout.