Name: Slow Cooker Lemonade Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 5 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American

Real Life of Lulu Verified

January 22, 2026

This slow cooker lemonade chicken is juicy, tangy, and super easy to throw together. The lemonade gives it a fresh kick that makes dinner feel a little special without any extra work. Just set it and forget it, then dig in!

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Slow Cooker Lemonade Chicken

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Ingredients

WarningWheat and 2 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Combine the thawed lemonade, garlic, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.

Use the lemon pepper seasoning and salt to season the chicken.

Sear the chicken on each side in a large pan over medium-high heat, for about 1 minute on each side, just until browned.

Place the chicken into the slow cooker and pour the lemonade mixture over the top.

Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or high for 3 hours.

Remove the chicken from the slow cooker.

Whisk the cornstarch and water together.

Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker.

Place the chicken back into the slow cooker to keep warm.

Garnish with lemon zest and chopped parsley.

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.