Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken

Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken is the answer to your last-minute “what’s for dinner” woes! Using basics that you likely have on hand, this healthy dinner can be made in the slow cooker with just a few extra ingredients. Serve over rice or with a side of steamed veggies for a satisfying meal at home!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Asian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 10

Servings

Calories 151kcal

Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
dash hot sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

Place chicken breasts in slow cooker
Whisk together remaining ingredients in a measuring cup or bowl
Pour mixture over chicken in slow cooker
Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours until chicken is fully cooked
Remove chicken, shred it with forks, and return to the slow cooker to toss and fully coat with sauce
Serve shredded lemon chicken over rice or as desired

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost from frozen and reheat single servings in the microwave.
Garnish with sesame seeds or scallions. If needed, thicken the sauce with a small additional amount of cornstarch slurry.
Chicken must reach an internal temperature of 165 ℉, but it tends to shred better at 205 degrees ℉.

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