How to Make Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. This dish is bursting with bright and zesty flavors, making it a refreshing and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. The best part? You can simply set it and forget it in the slow cooker, allowing the flavors to meld together and the chicken to become tender and juicy.

With just a handful of simple ingredients, including lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, this...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 to 3 1/2 pound) whole chicken
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ sprig fresh thyme

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Rinse chicken well and pat dry; remove any excess fat. Place onion in the cavity and rub skin with butter. Place in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and sprinkle with parsley, salt, paprika, and thyme leaves. Cover and cook on Low until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 8 to 9 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    327 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 107mg
    • Sodium: 289mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 320mg