Zesty Slow-Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken
This Zesty Slow-Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken recipe creates tender, flavorful chicken bathed in a bright lemon-herb sauce, perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Paper towels
- Slow cooker
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Pan (optional)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2-3 large lemons (1 for juice, 1-2 for slices)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 tbsp cornstarch or flour
- 3 tbsp cold water
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chicken dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Optionally, sear the chicken in olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker. In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, and rosemary. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Slice the remaining lemon(s) and arrange a few slices on top of the chicken.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender. Carefully remove the cooked chicken to a plate.
- Whisk cornstarch (or flour) with cold water to form a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker liquid, increase heat to high, and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker to coat in the thickened sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in the lemon-herb mixture for at least 30 minutes before slow cooking. Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your taste preference.