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Lemonade Chicken (Crock Pot) Recipe

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This easy and flavorful Lemonade Chicken recipe is perfect for a hassle-free meal made in a crock pot. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a tangy, sweet lemonade-based sauce, creating a deliciously moist dish that pairs wonderfully with rice and vegetables. The addition of a simple flour slurry thickens the sauce in the final step, resulting in a flavorful glaze that’s perfect for drizzling.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Sauce

  • 6 ounces thawed lemonade concentrate (3/4 cup)
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar or rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons flour

Garnish

  • Lemon slices or wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the slow cooker: Lightly spray the slow cooker insert with cooking oil to prevent sticking. Place the 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom in a single layer.
  2. Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the thawed lemonade concentrate, brown sugar, ketchup, and vinegar until the mixture is well combined and smooth. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  3. Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or alternatively on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  4. Prepare flour slurry: Approximately 30 minutes before the chicken finishes cooking, whisk together the flour and water in a small bowl until smooth to create a slurry. This will be used to thicken the sauce.
  5. Thicken the sauce: Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and set them aside temporarily. Turn the slow cooker to high if it’s not already on high. Stir the flour slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker, whisking well to avoid lumps. Return the chicken breasts to the slow cooker and cook uncovered for the remaining 30 minutes so the sauce thickens nicely and coats the chicken.
  6. Serve: Serve the luscious lemonade chicken over white rice, accompanied by steamed vegetables like broccoli. Spoon additional sauce from the slow cooker over the chicken, and garnish with fresh lemon slices or wedges for an extra citrusy kick.

Notes

  • Using a slow cooker ensures the chicken remains juicy and tender while absorbing the flavorful sauce.
  • Adjust sugar based on your preferred sweetness level.
  • If unavailable, lemon juice mixed with a bit of sugar can substitute for lemonade concentrate.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour or cornstarch for the slurry.
  • Vegetables like broccoli or green beans make excellent side dishes for this meal.

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