Description
A flavorful and tender Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe that infuses boneless chicken breasts with zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and fragrant herbs. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal served with rice or a fresh salad.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Optional: Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon-garlic mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined to create a flavorful marinade.
- Arrange chicken in slow cooker: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they lie flat for even cooking.
- Add the marinade: Pour the prepared lemon-garlic mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, coating them thoroughly with the flavorful mixture.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low setting for 6-7 hours or on high setting for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked, tender, and easy to shred or slice.
- Garnish and serve: Once cooked, serve the chicken breasts garnished with fresh parsley and optional lemon slices. Pair with rice or a light salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- The slow cooker temperature and time may vary slightly depending on your model—check the chicken is cooked through before serving.
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in the lemon-garlic mixture for 30 minutes before slow cooking.
- This recipe is versatile; leftovers can be shredded for sandwiches or salads.
- Use fresh herbs if available for a more vibrant flavor.
