Description
This Crock Pot Lemonade Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy dish that combines the sweetness of lemonade with savory chicken. The tangy and slightly sweet sauce makes this a perfect meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (6 oz) can frozen lemonade concentrate (thawed)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon water (if using cornstarch)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken in slow cooker: Put chicken breasts in the bottom of a greased slow cooker.
- Mix lemonade sauce: In a bowl, combine lemonade concentrate, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Thicken sauce (optional): Mix cornstarch and water, add to slow cooker during last 15–20 minutes of cooking.
- Shred chicken and serve: Shred or slice chicken, spoon sauce over the top. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Great for meal prep and can be doubled for larger crowds.
- For a tangier taste, add fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
