Description
Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken is a bright, tangy, and effortlessly delicious protein dish made with garlic, fresh lemon juice, and Italian herbs. This versatile recipe uses boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cooked low and slow in a crockpot, resulting in tender, flavorful chicken perfect for bowls, wraps, salads, or grain bowls. With simple pantry ingredients and minimal prep, it’s an ideal no-fuss weeknight meal that can be batch-cooked for easy meal prepping.
Ingredients
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Marinade and Seasoning
- 2-4 medium garlic cloves, minced or finely grated
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, olive oil, and dried Italian seasoning. Whisk together until ingredients are well mixed and the marinade is smooth.
- Marinate the chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs in the slow cooker. Pour the lemon herb marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the mixture.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 3 hours (approximately 180 minutes). The chicken should be tender and fully cooked through.
- Shred or serve: Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks or serve whole. Use the tender lemon herb chicken in wraps, salads, grain bowls, or as a simple main dish with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Bright, tangy, and wildly simple to make, this recipe uses basic pantry ingredients for a flavorful meal.
- Use either chicken breasts or thighs depending on preference; thighs will be juicier and richer in flavor.
- This recipe is ideal for batch cooking and meal prepping since the chicken stores well and can be used in multiple dishes.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and lemon juice based on your taste preference for more pungency or brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 113g)
- Calories: 284 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 379 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 97 mg