Description
Crockpot Lemon Garlic Chicken offers a bright, zesty flavor profile paired with the comforting tenderness of slow-cooked poultry. This dish combines lean protein with the powerful antioxidant properties of fresh garlic and the vitamin C boost of citrus, making it a nutritious foundation for a healthy lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
2 lbs Chicken Breasts or Thighs
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
6–8 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 cup Chicken Bone Broth
1 tbsp Honey (optional)
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1 tsp Dried Thyme
Sea Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and dried herbs
- Whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, broth, and honey in a bowl
- Place chicken in slow cooker and pour the marinade over it
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours
- Once cooked, shred or slice chicken and serve
Notes
For a thicker sauce, reduce the cooking liquid in a saucepan after cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg