FRAGRANT LEMON CHICKEN

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An easy slow cooker chicken recipe that cooks on its own and tastes great - the meat just falls off the bone!

Provided by Dawn Ash

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 9h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 apple - peeled, cored and quartered
1 stalk celery with leaves, chopped
1 (3 pound) whole chicken
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 onion, chopped
½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 cup hot water

Steps:

  • Rub salt and pepper into the skin of the chicken, and then place apple and celery inside the chicken. Place chicken in slow cooker. Sprinkle chopped onion, rosemary, and lemon juice and zest over chicken. Pour 1 cup hot water into the slow cooker.
  • Cover, and cook on High for 1 hour. Switch to Low, and cook for 6 to 8 hours, basting several times.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 101.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

Randy Hausmann
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This is a great recipe for a delicious meal. The chicken is cooked in a light lemon sauce, which gives it a lot of flavor. I usually serve this chicken with a side of roasted potatoes and steamed vegetables.


Mao Kikuchi
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This is a great recipe for a versatile meal. The chicken can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables. I usually serve this chicken with a side of mashed potatoes and green beans.


Rafie Sial
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This is a great recipe for a flavorful meal. The lemon sauce is tangy and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I usually serve this chicken with a side of roasted potatoes and green beans.


Mutiat Daud
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This is a great recipe for a healthy meal. The chicken is cooked in a light lemon sauce, and the vegetables add a lot of nutrients. I usually serve this chicken with a side of brown rice.


the_soft _shakur
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. The chicken cooks in under 30 minutes, and the lemon sauce can be made while the chicken is cooking. I usually serve this chicken with a side of salad.


Inge De lange
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This is a great recipe for a budget-friendly meal. The chicken is inexpensive and the other ingredients are easy to find. I usually serve this chicken with pasta or mashed potatoes.


Tote Sharafat
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This is a great recipe for a family meal. The chicken is kid-friendly and the lemon flavor is not too overpowering. I usually serve this chicken with rice and broccoli.


Muzzammil Ameer
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion meal. The chicken is elegant and flavorful, and the lemon sauce is sure to impress your guests. I usually serve this chicken with roasted potatoes and asparagus.


Damon Oribello
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This is a great recipe for a summer meal. The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I love to serve this chicken with a side of grilled vegetables.


Honey Williams
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I made this chicken for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the tangy lemon flavor and the moist chicken. I will definitely be making this again for my next potluck.


Tariq Shah
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal. The chicken is cooked in a light lemon sauce, which makes it a great option for a low-fat meal. I also love that this recipe uses fresh herbs, which gives the chicken a lot of flavor.


Angel Nshalati
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've used different types of chicken, such as boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, and it always turns out great. I've also used different types of lemons, such as Meyer lemons or regular lemons,


Rania Raniaomar
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the chicken is always delicious. I usually serve it with rice and steamed vegetables.


Rashida Khan
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The lemon flavor was perfect and the chicken was very moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Bilal balii Bilal
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the lemon sauce was amazing. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a delicious meal.


Kudaa Kuku
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I made this chicken for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful the chicken was. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Mary Dottaviano
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This is now my go-to recipe for lemon chicken. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can use pantry staples to make this dish.


Jeannine E. Demming-Brigitta
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon sauce was so good that I could have eaten it on its own. The chicken was also very moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Munazzam Ali
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The lemon flavor was subtle but present, and the chicken was cooked through without being dry. I will definitely be making this again!


Kelly Mark
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This lemon chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was tangy and delicious. I served it with rice and roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect weeknight meal.