Crock Pot Lemon Chicken

evelyn/athens's Note:

OK, this is not a chicken you just dump into a crock pot with seasoning and expect to have a gourmet meal after 8 hours - this crock pot chicken is a labor of love and requires just a little bit of time. Believe me, you will be glad you took it.

• Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 (3 lb) broiler-fryer chickens (whole or pieces)
• 1 teaspoon crumbled dry oregano
• ½ teaspoon crumbled dried rosemary
• 3 garlic cloves , minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup sherry wine or ¼ cup chicken broth
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Wash chicken; pat dry; season chicken generously with salt and pepper; sprinkle half of oregano, rosemary and garlic inside cavity of chicken; melt butter in frying pan and brown chicken; transfer to slow cooker or crock pot; sprinkle with remaining oregano, rosemary and garlic; add sherry to frying pan and stir to loosen brown bits; pour into slow cooker.
2. Cover, cook on LOW (200 degrees) for 7 hours; add lemon juice and cook 1 more hour (total of 8); transfer chicken to cutting board; skim fat from juices and serve over chicken.

Reviews

[JFitz]

I made this using boneless chicken breasts and cooked it for 4 1/2 hours. The chicken was so moist and very tasty. I will definitely make this again. Thanks for a great recipe.

[cuppycakes]

I did not brown the chicken. Just dump everything into the crockpot. But it is still delicious.

[8elbows]

Very tasty sauce! We followed the recipe to a T and it was delicious. The quick sear on the stove gave the chicken that beautiful roasted look. Served with couscous and a salad. Thanks for sharing.