Slow Cooker Lemonade Chicken
Slow Cooker Lemonade Chicken is a sweet and tangy dinner made easy! With just a few ingredients, this tender, flavorful chicken simmers in a zesty lemon sauce—perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 409kcal
Equipment
- slow cooker
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts - boneless, skinless
- ½ tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
Lemonade Sauce
- 6 ounces lemonade concentrate frozen in the can, thawed
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Lemon zest and parsley as garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken with the lemon pepper seasoning and salt.
- Combine the thawed lemonade, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes. Whisk to combine.
- Sear the chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat on each side, about 1 minute each side, just until browned.
- Place the chicken into the slow cooker insert, and pour the lemonade sauce over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or high for 3 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker.
- Whisk the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl. Then whisk that slurry into the juices in the cooker.
- Place the chicken back into the slow cooker on warm until ready to serve.
- Garnish with lemon zest and chopped parsley.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- Keep leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 days.
- Any type of mustard can be used.
- Chicken thighs can be used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1165mg | Potassium: 986mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 38g