Description
Bright and Tender Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken with Fresh Citrus Sauce is a simple yet flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights. The slow cooker ensures tender chicken infused with vibrant lemon and orange flavors, creating a delightful meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 lemons (zested and juiced)
- 1 orange (zested and juiced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano. Place them in the slow cooker.
- Mix Citrus Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, orange juice, lemon zest, orange zest, minced garlic, chicken broth, and olive oil.
- Pour Sauce: Pour the citrus sauce evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Shred Chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, allowing it to soak up the sauce.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. You can add more salt or pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Garnish: Serve the chicken garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
Notes
- For the best flavor, always opt for fresh lemons and oranges instead of bottled juice.
- Try adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for an aromatic twist.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce if you enjoy a bit of heat.
- This dish can be made a day in advance and reheated.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Portions can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: N/A