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Crockpot Chinese Lemon Chicken

Crockpot Chinese Lemon Chicken

Delicious Crockpot Chinese Lemon Chicken combines tender chicken in a sweet and tangy sauce for an effortless meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 298
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3-4 breasts)
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger minced
  • 0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup honey (or agave)
  • 0.25 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 pieces green onions chopped (for garnish)
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

  1. Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic and ginger finely.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, and chicken broth.
  3. Place diced chicken in the crockpot and pour the sauce over it. Stir gently to coat.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
  5. Stir in chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
  6. Serve over steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 23gFat: 5g

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for added color and crunch. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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