Description
A delightful Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts infused with a zesty lemon-garlic marinade and aromatic herbs. Perfect for an effortless, flavorful, and healthy meal prepared with minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Optional: Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon-garlic mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined to create a flavorful marinade.
- Prepare the chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour the lemon-garlic marinade evenly over the chicken, making sure each breast is well coated with the mixture.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours, or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked through, tender, and infused with the lemon and garlic flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Once the chicken is cooked, plate it and garnish with freshly chopped parsley and optional lemon slices for an added burst of fresh citrus flavor. Serve warm with your choice of sides such as rice, a light salad, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your slow cooker model; ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For more intense flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon-garlic mixture for 1-2 hours before slow cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To keep it Gluten Free, verify that all spices and ingredients are certified gluten free.
