SLOW-COOKER LEMON-PEPPER CHICKEN WITH GREEN OLIVES AND POTATOES
Buttery olives, rich chicken, creamy potatoes in a luscious sauce brightened up with lemon and fresh herbs-this isn't just a tasty dinner, this recipe is also a lesson in great slow cooking. We say this because it uses several techniques to maximize flavor, while still delivering on the hands-off convenience that slow cookers promise. Here's what we mean: This recipe starts with browning the chicken on the stove-we know, we know, this doesn't seem very convenient, but bear with us-browning is a chemical reaction that creates flavor, and it can't happen inside a slow cooker, which cooks at too low a temperature for this process to occur. So yes, you have to wash a skillet, but it will pay off in terms of flavor-and the washing is actually made easy because of the deglazing step. But before we get to that, there are the onions. As long as the skillet is dirty, it makes sense to sauté the onions as well. Onions that go into the slow cooker raw can end up undercooked and acrid-tasting, so browning the onions in the chicken fat left behind in your skillet is setting you up for success. Adding some broth, after you've cooked and removed the onions, will allow you to scrape up the browned bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet-and those little bits are cooking gold. Adding the deglazing liquid to the slow cooker means all the complex flavor you've developed through the simple act of browning will infuse the finished dish. And like we said, washing your skillet is a breeze after deglazing because you've already gotten rid of the sticky bits without any scrubbing. With such a flavorful start, your dish only needs low heat and time to cook up into something truly excellent and absolutely impressive.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dinner
Time 5h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add potatoes, 1 teaspoon of the lemon pepper seasoning, 1 teaspoon of the thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Toss to coat.
- Season chicken with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Arrange chicken thighs, skin-side down, in skillet; cook, turning once, 6 to 7 minutes or until browned.
- Transfer chicken to slow cooker.
- Drain all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet. Add onion; cook and stir 4 minutes over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until onions are lightly brown. Transfer onion mixture to slow cooker.
- Add broth and lemon peel to skillet; heat to boiling over medium heat, scraping up brown bits on bottom of skillet. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Add green olives to slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours or until chicken is cooked through (at least 165°F) and potatoes are tender.
- Garnish with remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and the parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Thigh and 3/4 Cup Vegetables, Sodium 970 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
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alee8kailei
[email protected]This dish was a great way to use up some leftover chicken. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Faruq dan Hajeeya
[email protected]I'm always looking for new chicken recipes to try and this one didn't disappoint. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Chris Manikis
[email protected]This was the best lemon pepper chicken I've ever had! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Sono Ali
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
mdyousuf ali
[email protected]I was looking for a new chicken recipe to try and I'm glad I found this one. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. The green olives and potatoes were a nice touch.
LUCIA VIDORETTI
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Sameera Imran
[email protected]This was an easy recipe to follow and the end result was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Joshua Blakeney
[email protected]The flavors in this dish were incredible. The lemon and pepper balanced each other out perfectly and the olives and potatoes added a nice salty and savory flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Dusty DustU
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. The green olives and potatoes were a nice touch.
Liza Bhattarai
[email protected]I made this dish last night and my family loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Raja Carter
[email protected]This lemon pepper chicken dish was incredibly moist and flavorful. The green olives and potatoes added a nice tangy and earthy flavor to the dish. A definite keeper!