SLOW COOKER LEMON AND THYME CHICKEN

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I couldn't find a slow cooker recipe for chicken that was quite right at the time, so I made one up, and it has been a hit! Browning the chicken first avoids the strange pale chicken common to slow cooked chickens.

Provided by Louiselombard

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 6h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (3 pound) whole chicken
salt and pepper to taste
2 lemons
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon crushed garlic

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then fry in the hot oil until browned on all sides.
  • Meanwhile, chop one of the lemons into chunks and place into a slow cooker along with the onion, thyme, white wine and garlic. Cut the remaining lemon into quarters and stuff into the cavity of the chicken. Place the chicken into the slow cooker breast side down on top of the onion and lemon mixture. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours, or for 3 hours on High. Chicken is done when the legs move easily in their sockets and the internal temperature of the breast has reached 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 61.5 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 1 g

Sangita Sanu
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The dish was a little too oily for my taste. I would have used less oil.


nunu molla
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The dish was a little too oniony for my taste. I would have used less onion.


Stacey Hawkins
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The dish was a little too garlicky for my taste. I would have used less garlic.


Kelvin Kipkemboi
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The dish was a little too spicy for my taste. I would have used less chili powder.


Ayesha Hameed
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The dish was a little too sweet for my taste. I would have used less sugar.


Scott Preddy
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The dish was a little too salty for my taste. I would have used less salt.


Eva Atik
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The dish was a little bland. I would have added more herbs and spices.


Kesron Williams
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The sauce was a little too thick for my taste. I would have preferred a thinner sauce.


Junaid Janjua
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The chicken was a little dry. I think I would have cooked it for a shorter amount of time.


Gabriella Morris
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This dish was a little too tart for my taste. I would have preferred a milder lemon flavor.


Ms Bristy
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I'm not a big fan of thyme, but I loved this dish. The lemon and thyme flavors were perfectly balanced and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Faith Mushega
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of lemon and thyme with the chicken.


Fizu Pretty
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is amazing. I love serving it over rice or mashed potatoes.


Maroof Ali
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover rotisserie chicken and it was delicious. The lemon and thyme gave the chicken a new flavor and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


GAZI SAYED
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Demetria Pelote
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon and thyme gave it a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Kelli Morrison
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken cooked in a slow cooker, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Mirza Hamza
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the lemon and thyme gave it a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mohsin Gakhar
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my whole family.


Giuseppe Buccellato
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This chicken dish was a hit with my family! The lemon and thyme flavors were perfectly balanced, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.