How to Make Fragrant Lemon Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly magical about the combination of zesty lemon and tender, juicy chicken. When these two ingredients come together, the result is a dish that's bursting with bright, fresh flavor. Fragrant Lemon Chicken is a classic recipe that never fails to impress. The tangy citrus notes of the lemon complement the savory, succulent chicken in a way that's truly irresistible.

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Ingredients

  • 1 apple - peeled, cored and quartered
  • 1 stalk celery with leaves, chopped
  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 cup hot water

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 9 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Rub salt and pepper into the skin of the chicken, and then place apple and celery inside the chicken. Place chicken in slow cooker. Sprinkle chopped onion, rosemary, and lemon juice and zest over chicken. Pour 1 cup hot water into the slow cooker.
  • Cover, and cook on High for 1 hour. Switch to Low, and cook for 6 to 8 hours, basting several times.
  • Nutrition

    309 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 97mg
    • Sodium: 101mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 365mg