Best 8 Crock Pot Citrus Chicken Recipes
**Tantalize your taste buds with a delectable journey into the realm of Crock-Pot Citrus Chicken, a symphony of flavors that will transport you to culinary heaven.**
**Indulge in the classic recipe, where succulent chicken breasts bask in a harmonious blend of zesty oranges, tangy lemons, and aromatic herbs, creating a dish that is both comforting and invigorating.**
**Explore variations that add a unique twist, such as the Honey Garlic Citrus Chicken, where a drizzle of honey and a hint of garlic elevate the citrus flavors to new heights.**
**For those who crave a spicy kick, the Spicy Citrus Chicken tantalizes the palate with a fiery blend of chili peppers, creating a dish that is both bold and satisfying.**
**And for a tropical twist, the Pineapple Citrus Chicken infuses the dish with the vibrant flavors of pineapple, adding a touch of sweetness and a burst of tropical sunshine.**
**Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the versatility of Crock-Pot Citrus Chicken, a dish that promises to delight your senses and leave you craving more.**
SLOW COOKER CITRUS CHICKEN
Delicious citrus chicken made in your slow cooker! And easy and delicious family meal.
Provided by Leigh Anne Wilkes
Categories Main Dish
Time 4h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place orange slices in bottom of slow cooker.
- Toss the chicken in flour, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
- Add chicken to slow cooker.
- Combine chili sauce, soy sauce, sugar, ginger and garlic in a bowl.
- Pour over chicken
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours.
- Remove chicken from cooker and cover with foil to keep warm
- Pour remaining liquid into a sauce pan.
- Mix together 1/4 C chicken broth or water with 2 tsp cornstarch. Mix until smooth
- Add into sauce in pan and stir over medium heat until thickened.
- Spoon sauce over chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 485 mg, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SLOW COOKER LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN II
Seasoned, browned chicken breasts slow cooked with lemon juice, garlic, and chicken bouillon. A wonderful 'fix and forget' recipe that is easy and pleases just about everyone. Great served with rice or pasta, or even alone.
Provided by Carla Joy
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 3h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the oregano, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture into chicken. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken in butter for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Place chicken in a slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, mix the water, lemon juice, garlic, and bouillon. Bring the mixture to boil. Pour over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover, and cook on High for 3 hours, or Low for 6 hours. Add the parsley to the slow cooker 15 to 30 minutes before the end of the cook time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 88.2 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 347.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
CROCK POT CITRUS CHICKEN
Brainstorming well done! This delightful creation is so fresh and delicious... a treat any night of the week.
Provided by Theresa K
Categories Chicken
Time 3h10m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Squeeze out the juice of lemons and orange into crock pot (fish out the seeds). Add the well beaten egg, soy sauce, curry powder, bullion, sugar, salt, and the cornstarch blended in water and then the frozen chicken.
- 2. Shred carrots directly into the crock pot. Set on high for 3 hours.
- 3. Serve over stir fried veggies (I did cabbage) and rice or noodles.
SLOW COOKER WHOLE CHICKEN WITH LEMON
This slow cooker whole chicken with lemon is the easiest rotisserie-style chicken. Use juice from the slow cooker to make gravy with cornstarch and chicken broth. Leftovers make a great chicken salad.
Provided by Christina Tabaretti
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Whole Chicken Recipes
Time 4h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place carrots and onion in the cavity of the chicken. Rub the skin with butter and place in the slow cooker.
- Cut lemon in half and squeeze juice all over the chicken. Cut juiced lemon halves into wheels and place around chicken. Sprinkle parsley, salt, poultry seasoning, thyme, and paprika over top.
- Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or High for 4 to 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 137.8 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 306.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
CROCKPOT LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE
Comforting, citrusy, and flavorful Crockpot Lemon Chicken never disappoints! Made with juicy lemons, heads of garlic, and herbs, this easy lemon chicken will quickly become a new favorite dinner recipe.
Provided by Becky Hardin
Categories Main Course
Time 3h20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut the tops and bottoms off of the garlic heads and lemons. Cut the lemons in half. Place the garlic and lemons in the bottom of the crockpot insert.
- Combine the salt, pepper, and oregano in a small bowl. Season both sides of each chicken breast with the seasoned salt mixture.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet to brown, 5 minutes per side.
- Transfer the browned chicken to the crockpot and place on top of the garlic and lemons.
- In a pot, whisk the chicken broth, lemon juice, and bouillon together. Pour over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Place thyme sprigs on top of the chicken.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. Remove the thyme springs, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 102 mg, Sodium 565 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CROCK POT LEMON CHICKEN
OK, this is not a chicken you just dump into a crock pot with seasoning and expect to have a gourmet meal after 8 hours - this crock pot chicken is a labor of love and requires just a little bit of time. Believe me, you will be glad you took it.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 8h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash chicken; pat dry; season chicken generously with salt and pepper; sprinkle half of oregano, rosemary and garlic inside cavity of chicken; melt butter in frying pan and brown chicken; transfer to slow cooker or crock pot; sprinkle with remaining oregano, rosemary and garlic; add sherry to frying pan and stir to loosen brown bits; pour into slow cooker.
- Cover, cook on LOW (200 degrees) for 7 hours; add lemon juice and cook 1 more hour (total of 8); transfer chicken to cutting board; skim fat from juices and serve over chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 803.6, Fat 57.1, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 270.6, Sodium 290.5, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 63.6
SLOW-COOKED LEMON CHICKEN
Garlic, oregano and lemon juice give spark to this memorable main dish. It's easy to fix-just brown the chicken in a skillet, then let the slow cooker do the work. I like to serve this dish to company. -Walter Powell, Wilmington, Delaware
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Combine the oregano, seasoned salt and pepper; rub over chicken. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken in butter; transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add water, lemon juice, garlic and bouillon to the skillet; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits. Pour over chicken. , Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours. Baste chicken with cooking juices. Add parsley. Cover and cook 15-30 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear. Serve with rice. (If desired, cooking juices may be thickened before serving.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 56g protein.
CROCK POT CITRUS CHICKEN
This was created to fit my 1.5 quart crock pot for traveling in our RV. While we are out sightseeing, the crock pot is cooking up a delicious meal for us to enjoy!
Provided by AcadiaTwo
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 6h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a 1.5 quart crock pot add lemon juice to the bottom.
- Then cut green beans in bite sized pieces and add to crock pot.
- Add chicken thighs on top of lemon juice.
- Pour orange juice on top of chicken.
- Add honey.
- Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.6, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 79, Sodium 75.5, Carbohydrate 44.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 40.6, Protein 17.3
Tips:
- Prep the chicken: Before cooking, pat dry the chicken pieces to ensure even browning. You can also trim any excess fat if desired.
- Choose the right citrus: Lemons and oranges are classic choices, but you can also experiment with other citrus fruits like grapefruit, tangerines, or limes. For a sweeter flavor, use a combination of citrus fruits.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, and oregano add a burst of flavor to the dish. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, dried herbs can also be used, but they won't be as flavorful.
- Don't overcrowd the crock pot: Make sure there is enough space for the chicken pieces to cook evenly. If the crock pot is too crowded, the chicken may not cook properly.
- Cook on low and slow: Cooking the chicken on low and slow allows the flavors to develop and the chicken to become tender and juicy. Cooking on high heat may cause the chicken to dry out.
Conclusion:
Crock-Pot Citrus Chicken is an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. With a few simple ingredients and minimal prep work, you can have a flavorful and healthy dinner on the table in no time. Experiment with different citrus fruits and herbs to create your own unique flavor combinations. Serve Crock-Pot Citrus Chicken with rice, pasta, or your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.
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