Description
Crockpot Chinese Lemon Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken with a tangy, zesty sauce, creating an irresistible flavor experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe requires minimal prep time while delivering gourmet results right from your slow cooker. Each bite is a delight, making it easy to skip takeout altogether. Serve it over rice or noodles and savor the scrumptious aroma that fills your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey (or agave)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic and ginger finely.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, and chicken broth.
- Place diced chicken in the crockpot and pour the sauce over it. Stir gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Stir in chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 298
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 619mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg