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Crockpot Chinese Lemon Chicken

Crockpot Chinese Lemon Chicken for Effortless Weeknight Bliss

Discover the joy of homemade Crockpot Chinese Lemon Chicken, a delicious and effortless dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Chicken breasts Use fresh or frozen for convenience.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Lemon juice Fresh juice enhances the flavor significantly.
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce Opt for low-sodium if watching salt intake.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Can substitute with maple syrup for variation.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced garlic works best.
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Finely grated for even distribution.
For the Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Green onions Adds freshness and a pop of color.
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil Can be omitted if unavailable.

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Finely chop the garlic and grate the ginger, rinse and pat the chicken breasts dry.
  2. Place the chicken breasts snugly at the bottom of your crockpot.
  3. Whisk together fresh lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  4. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken in the crockpot.
  5. Set your crockpot to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  6. Once done, shred or slice the chicken in the crockpot and garnish with green onions and sesame oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 30gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Searing the chicken before placing it in the crockpot adds depth to the flavor. Larger chicken pieces may need more time to reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

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