Description
Whipping up this lemon garlic chicken delight brings pure comfort straight from your kitchen. Tender chicken meets zesty citrus and aromatic garlic, creating a simple yet delicious meal that sparks joy at your dinner table.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Liquids and Garnishes:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Grab a medium bowl and combine ¼ cup olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, juice and zest from 2 lemons, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Whisk everything together until the ingredients are well blended.
- Place 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts inside your slow cooker in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Pour the entire lemon-garlic mixture directly over the chicken breasts, making sure each piece gets thoroughly coated with the marinade.
- Cover your slow cooker and set it to low temperature at 190°F for 6-7 hours, or alternatively choose high temperature at 210°F for 3-4 hours. Your chicken needs to reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- After cooking time completes, carefully remove chicken from the slow cooker using tongs. The meat should be tender and easily pull apart.
- Transfer chicken to a serving platter and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for added color and flavor.
- Optional: Garnish with thin lemon slices around the chicken for a fresh presentation. Serve immediately with rice or a crisp salad.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for extra flavor by letting it sit in the lemon-garlic mixture for 30 minutes before slow cooking.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- For a low-carb version, serve the chicken over cauliflower rice or with roasted vegetables instead of traditional rice.
- If your slow cooker tends to run hot, add a splash of chicken broth to prevent the meat from drying out during cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg