Description
This Slow Cooker Honey Lemon Chicken is a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors, made with tender chunks of chicken simmered in a honey-lemon sauce. Perfect for busy days, this easy crockpot meal pairs wonderfully with rice or noodles for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3)
- 3 tablespoons corn starch
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
Sauce
- ½ cup liquid honey
- ⅓ cup low sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon – zest before juicing!)
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into ½ to ¾ inch cubes. Place the chicken pieces in a large zip-top bag and add 3 tablespoons of corn starch. Shake the bag to coat the chicken evenly.
- Brown the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over high heat and add 2 tablespoons of canola oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken pieces to the pan, making sure to leave space between each piece. Cook until the chicken is lightly browned on all sides. You may need to do this in two batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Place the browned chicken pieces in a 2.5-4 quart slow cooker, spreading them out evenly.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the liquid honey, low sodium chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, low sodium soy sauce, salt, black pepper, and 2 tablespoons of corn starch until smooth and combined.
- Cook: Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours or on high for 1½ to 2 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Finish and Adjust: Taste the chicken and sauce, adjusting seasonings or sweetness as needed. Stir in the lemon zest if you desire an extra punch of lemon flavor.
- Serve: Serve the honey lemon chicken over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- This recipe balances sweet honey with tangy lemon for a flavorful, easy slow cooker meal.
- Browning the chicken before slow cooking adds extra flavor and texture.
- Adjust the sweetness or seasoning at the end to suit your taste.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles to absorb the delicious sauce.
- Includes a step-by-step recipe video for additional guidance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 367 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 564 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 73 mg
