Crockpot Honey Lemon Chicken
This dish features tender chicken infused with a sweet and tangy honey lemon sauce, perfect for a flavorful and easy meal.
Servings: 4 | Cook Time: 240 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 250 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Mix Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, pepper, and salt.
- Cook: Pour the sauce over the chicken and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is tender.
- Thicken Sauce: Remove chicken and set aside. Mix cornstarch and cold water, then stir into the sauce in the slow cooker.
- Finish Sauce: Turn slow cooker to high and cook sauce for 10 minutes until thickened.
- Serve: Return chicken to the slow cooker, coat with sauce, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Tips
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
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