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Slow Cooker Lemonade Chicken

This slow cooker lemonade chicken is juicy, tangy, and super easy to throw together. The lemonade gives it a fresh kick that makes dinner feel a little special without any extra work. Just set it and forget it, then dig in!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Lemonade Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken Corn Chowder, Slow Cooker Lemonade Chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings 4
Author Heidi Bruaw

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 Chicken Breasts boneless skinless
  • ½ Tablespoon Lemon Pepper Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 6 ounces Frozen Lemonade Concentrate thawed
  • 1 Clove Garlic minced
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • ½ Cup Ketchup
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 Tablespoon Water
  • Lemon Zest for garnish
  • Parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Combine the thawed lemonade, garlic, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Use the lemon pepper seasoning and salt to season the chicken.
  • Sear the chicken on each side in a large pan over medium-high heat, for about 1 minute on each side, just until browned.
  • Place the chicken into the slow cooker and pour the lemonade mixture 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.
  • Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker.
  • Place the chicken back into the slow cooker to keep warm.
  • Garnish with lemon zest and chopped parsley.
  • Serve.