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Lemony Lime Slow Cooked Chicken

Fresh lemon and lime juices paired with apple juice serve to rev up the natural tastes in this slow-cooked comfort dish. It’s a snap to put together, even before heading off to work. Like it hot? Throw in a teaspoon or two of dried chilies. Add quartered bell peppers or frozen peas for the last half hour of simmering and they will take care of the veggie portion of your balanced dinner. Just be sure to have lots of rice or orzo to soak up the vibrant sauce.

Prep Time

PT5M

Cook Time

PT3H30M

Serves

4

Ingredients

  • 8 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 bone-in, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 bone-in, skinless chicken drumsticks
  • 1 cup (250 mL) apple juice
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch
  • juice of one lemon
  • juice of one lime
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) liquid honey
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) cumin, ground
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) tarragon
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) fines herbes
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) salt
  • italian parsley, for garnish
  • cilantro, for garnish
  • basil, for garnish

    • Instructions

    1. 1 Remove all excess fat from chicken. If using large chicken breasts, slice each into two pieces. Turn slow cooker to high and pour in the apple juice. Sprinkle with cornstarch and stir until dissolved.
    2. 2 Add the juice from the lemon and the lime, honey and seasonings. Stir to blend. Add chicken, turning to evenly coat, then place chicken bone-side up. Cover and cook on high for 3 1/2 to 4 hours or on low for 5 to 6 hours.
    3. 3 Place chicken on plates and spoon some of the sauce over top. If serving with rice or orzo, liberally pour sauce over them as well. Serve remaining sauce in a pitcher. Garnish with Italian parsley, fresh coriander or torn basil leaves.
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