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Crock Pot Lemon Chicken

Savory Crock Pot Lemon Chicken That Just Melts in Your Mouth

Crock Pot Lemon Chicken is a comforting, flavorful dish that offers juicy, tender chicken cooked slowly to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 whole Chicken (cut up) Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs can be used.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
For Browning
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
For the Brightness
  • 2 whole Lemons (cut into thick slices)
For Richness
  • 2 bulbs Garlic (tops cut off) Fresh garlic yields the best results.
  • 2 cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock Homemade broth elevates the flavor.
For Herbaceous Notes
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme Fresh thyme can provide a brighter flavor.

Equipment

  • Crock Pot
  • Heavy Skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crock Pot Lemon Chicken
  1. Begin by thoroughly seasoning your cut-up whole chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the chicken for about 5-7 minutes.
  2. In the crock pot, place thick lemon slices and the cut garlic bulbs. Layer the browned chicken on top, then pour in stock and sprinkle with thyme.
  3. Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours or until the chicken is tender. The internal temperature should reach at least 165°F.
  4. Remove the chicken and strain the broth. Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, and stir in broth until the gravy thickens.
  5. Slice or shred the chicken, serve on a platter, ladle gravy over it, and enjoy with sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Using a whole chicken ensures juiciness. To prevent lemon bitterness, add lemon slices in the last hour of cooking. Let the cooked chicken rest for maximum tenderness.

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