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Slow Cooker Lemonade Chicken
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Instructions
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Combine the thawed lemonade, garlic, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
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Use the lemon pepper seasoning and salt to season the chicken.
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Sear the chicken on each side in a large pan over medium-high heat, for about 1 minute on each side, just until browned.
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Place the chicken into the slow cooker and pour the lemonade mixture over the top.
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Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or high for 3 hours.
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Remove the chicken from the slow cooker.
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Whisk the cornstarch and water together.
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Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker.
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Place the chicken back into the slow cooker to keep warm.
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Garnish with lemon zest and chopped parsley.
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Serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Lemonade Concentrate Hack 🍋Use slightly thawed lemonade concentrate for a more intense flavor that distributes more evenly throughout the sauce.
- Chicken Prep Pro Tip 🔪Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels before seasoning to help the lemon pepper seasoning stick and create a more flavorful crust.
- Sauce Thickness Secret 🥄Mix cornstarch with a small amount of cold water before adding to the slow cooker to prevent lumps and ensure a perfectly smooth sauce consistency.
- Flavor Layering Technique 🌶️Toast the red pepper flakes in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding to the recipe to unlock their deeper, more complex flavor profile.
- Zest Maximization Method 🍃Use a microplane grater for the lemon zest to get fine, fragrant zest that distributes more evenly and releases maximum citrus oils.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
High Protein
Low Fat
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Nutrition Per Serving
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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