Slow Cooker Lemonade Chicken

Slow Cooker Lemonade Chicken

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!

Author: Real Life of Lulu

Meal Type: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours

Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 363 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 4 - Chicken Breasts boneless skinless
  • ½ tbsp - Lemon Pepper Seasoning
  • 1 tsp - Salt
  • 6 ounces - Frozen Lemonade Concentrate
  • 1 clove - Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons - brown sugar
  • ½ cups - Ketchup
  • 1 tbsp - Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tablespoons - Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ¼ tsp - Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 tbsp - Cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp - Water
  • Lemon Zest
  • Parsley

Instructions

  1. Combine the thawed lemonade, garlic, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
  2. Use the lemon pepper seasoning and salt to season the chicken.
  3. Sear the chicken on each side in a large pan over medium-high heat, for about 1 minute on each side, just until browned.
  4. Place the chicken into the slow cooker and pour the lemonade mixture over the top.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or high for 3 hours.
  6. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker.
  7. Whisk the cornstarch and water together.
  8. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker.
  9. Place the chicken back into the slow cooker to keep warm.
  10. Garnish with lemon zest and chopped parsley.
  11. Serve.

Nutrition

Energy: 363 kcal | Total Fat: 4 g | Saturated: 1 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 110 mg | Total Carbs: 45 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugars: 39 g | Proteins: 35 g | Sodium: 1,028 mg | Polyunsaturated: 1 g | Monounsaturated: 1 g

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