Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken
This slow cooker recipe delivers tender chicken infused with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic, perfect for weeknight dinners or small gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken Breasts or Thighs (boneless/skinless)
- 1 tsp Salt & Black Pepper To taste
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter (Melted)
- 4 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 2 pieces Lemons (Zest and Juice)
- ½ cup Chicken Broth
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Water
- to taste garnish Fresh Parsley For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by preparing the chicken. Season 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs with salt and black pepper, ensuring all sides are evenly coated.
- Place the chicken into the slow cooker, arranging it in a single layer for even cooking.
Mixing the Sauce
- In a mixing bowl, combine ½ cup of melted unsalted butter with 4 minced garlic cloves, the zest and juice of 2 lemons, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, ½ cup of chicken broth, and 1 teaspoon of onion powder.
- Whisk these ingredients together until well blended; the mixture should be smooth and fragrant.
Cooking
- Pour the butter and lemon mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is thoroughly coated.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for about 4 hours.
- Check for doneness; the chicken should be tender and cooked through.
Thickening the Sauce
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board.
- In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water until smooth.
- Pour the cooking liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture, cooking until the sauce thickens to a desirable consistency.
Serving
- Slice or shred the chicken as preferred, returning it to the slow cooker with the thickened sauce.
- Toss gently so that the chicken is well combined with the sauce.
- To serve, spoon the lemon garlic butter chicken onto plates and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
Ensure the chicken is arranged in a single layer in the slow cooker for even cooking; allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes after cooking before shredding or slicing to retain juices.