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Slow Cooker Honey Lemon Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Slow Cooker Honey Lemon Chicken is a deliciously sweet and tangy dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection in a flavorful honey lemon sauce. Ideal for busy days, this easy crockpot recipe is perfect served over rice or noodles and delivers a satisfying meal with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3)
  • 3 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup liquid honey
  • 1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon - zest before juicing!)
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into ½ to ¾ inch cubes. Place the chicken pieces in a large zip-top bag and add 3 tablespoons of corn starch. Shake the bag to coat the chicken evenly with the corn starch, which will help thicken the sauce later.
  2. Brown the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over high heat and add 2 tablespoons of canola oil. Once hot, add the chicken pieces in a single layer, making sure to leave space between them for even browning. Cook until each piece is lightly browned on all sides, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
  3. Transfer to Slow Cooker: Place the browned chicken cubes into a 2.5 to 4-quart slow cooker, evenly spreading them out.
  4. Make the Sauce: In a medium bowl or measuring cup, whisk together ½ cup liquid honey, ⅓ cup low sodium chicken broth, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and 2 tablespoons corn starch until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  5. Cook the Chicken: Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker, cover with the lid, and cook on low for 3 hours or on high for 1½ to 2 hours until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thickened.
  6. Final Touches: Taste the dish and adjust seasonings as needed. For an extra lemony punch, stir in the lemon zest just before serving.

Notes

  • This dish combines sweet and tangy flavors, making it perfect over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
  • Brown the chicken before slow cooking to develop deeper flavor and better texture.
  • Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey according to your taste.
  • Adding lemon zest at the end brightens the dish with fresh citrus aroma.
  • This is an easy crockpot meal ideal for busy days and can be doubled for larger groups.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 367 kcal
  • Sugar: 35 g
  • Sodium: 564 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 46 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 73 mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/slow-cooker-honey-lemon-chicken-recipe/