Best 9 Crock Pot Citrus Chicken Recipes

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When it comes to cooking a satisfying and flavorful meal with minimal effort, crock pot citrus chicken stands tall. This classic dish, prepared in a slow cooker, combines the tangy zest of citrus fruits with the succulent texture of chicken, resulting in a delectable and aromatic dish that tantalizes the senses. Whether you prefer a tangy lemon-herb blend, a refreshing orange-ginger marinade, or a zesty combination of grapefruit and lime, there's a citrus chicken recipe to suit every palate. So, gather your ingredients, set your crock pot, and embark on a culinary journey to savor this delightful and versatile dish.

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SLOW COOKER CITRUS CHICKEN



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Delicious citrus chicken made in your slow cooker! And easy and delicious family meal.

Provided by Leigh Anne Wilkes

Categories     Main Dish

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 orange (halved and sliced thinly)
6 chicken thighs (skinless, boneless (about 1.5 lbs.))
1 Tbsp flour
1 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 C sweet chili sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp ginger (minced )
4 cloves garlic (minced)
cilantro (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Place orange slices in bottom of slow cooker.
  • Toss the chicken in flour, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
  • Add chicken to slow cooker.
  • Combine chili sauce, soy sauce, sugar, ginger and garlic in a bowl.
  • Pour over chicken
  • Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours.
  • Remove chicken from cooker and cover with foil to keep warm
  • Pour remaining liquid into a sauce pan.
  • Mix together 1/4 C chicken broth or water with 2 tsp cornstarch. Mix until smooth
  • Add into sauce in pan and stir over medium heat until thickened.
  • Spoon sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 485 mg, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CROCK POT CITRUS-SOY CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS RECIPE



Crock Pot Citrus-Soy Chicken Drumsticks Recipe image

Crock Pot Citrus-Soy Chicken Drumsticks - These super easy chicken drumsticks are loaded with flavor and they're made in the crock pot for a simple, no-fuss dinner.

Provided by Katerina | Diethood

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 orange (, thinly sliced)
*8 to 10 chicken drumsticks ((enough to cover the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot))
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon zest
salt and fresh ground pepper (, to taste)
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves (, minced)
slices of green onions (, optional)
sesame seeds (, optional)

Steps:

  • Arrange the orange slices on the bottom of the crock pot in one layer.
  • In a large plate or a mixing bowl, combine flour, lemon zest, salt and pepper; toss the chicken in the flour mixture.
  • Add chicken to the crock pot in one single layer.
  • In a small mixing bowl combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lemon juice, and garlic; mix well until thoroughly incorporated.
  • Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and brush it all around the pieces.
  • Cover the crock pot and cook on low for about 4 to 5 hours, or until chicken is cooked.
  • Uncover and gently stir; let stand 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with slices of green onions and sesame seeds.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 g, Calories 290 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 26.4 g, Fat 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Cholesterol 115.5 mg, Sodium 499.2 mg, Fiber 0.9 g, Sugar 9.3 g

CROCK POT LEMON CHICKEN



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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.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 8h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3 lb) broiler-fryer chickens (whole or pieces)
1 teaspoon crumbled dry oregano
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried rosemary
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup sherry wine or 1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup lemon juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 803.6, Fat 57.1, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 270.6, Sodium 290.5, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 63.6

SLOW-COOKED LEMON CHICKEN



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Garlic, oregano and lemon juice give spark to this memorable main dish. It's easy to fix-just brown the chicken in a skillet, then let the slow cooker do the work. I like to serve this dish to company. -Walter Powell, Wilmington, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 bone-in chicken breast halves (12 ounces each), skin removed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Combine the oregano, seasoned salt and pepper; rub over chicken. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the chicken in butter; transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add water, lemon juice, garlic and bouillon to the skillet; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits. Pour over chicken. , Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours. Baste chicken with cooking juices. Add parsley. Cover and cook 15-30 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear. Serve with rice. (If desired, cooking juices may be thickened before serving.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 56g protein.

SLOW COOKER LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN II



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Seasoned, browned chicken breasts slow cooked with lemon juice, garlic, and chicken bouillon. A wonderful 'fix and forget' recipe that is easy and pleases just about everyone. Great served with rice or pasta, or even alone.

Provided by Carla Joy

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the oregano, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture into chicken. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken in butter for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Place chicken in a slow cooker.
  • In the same skillet, mix the water, lemon juice, garlic, and bouillon. Bring the mixture to boil. Pour over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Cover, and cook on High for 3 hours, or Low for 6 hours. Add the parsley to the slow cooker 15 to 30 minutes before the end of the cook time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 88.2 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 347.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SLOW COOKER WHOLE CHICKEN WITH LEMON



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This slow cooker whole chicken with lemon is the easiest rotisserie-style chicken. Use juice from the slow cooker to make gravy with cornstarch and chicken broth. Leftovers make a great chicken salad.

Provided by Christina Tabaretti

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup baby carrots
½ cup chopped onion
1 (4 pound) roasting chicken
1 tablespoon salted butter, or more as needed
1 lemon
1 tablespoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
¼ teaspoon ground paprika

Steps:

  • Place carrots and onion in the cavity of the chicken. Rub the skin with butter and place in the slow cooker.
  • Cut lemon in half and squeeze juice all over the chicken. Cut juiced lemon halves into wheels and place around chicken. Sprinkle parsley, salt, poultry seasoning, thyme, and paprika over top.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or High for 4 to 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 137.8 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 306.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CROCK POT CITRUS CHICKEN



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This was created to fit my 1.5 quart crock pot for traveling in our RV. While we are out sightseeing, the crock pot is cooking up a delicious meal for us to enjoy!

Provided by AcadiaTwo

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 6h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup green beans
4 chicken thighs (boneless)
8 ounces orange juice
1/2 cup honey

Steps:

  • In a 1.5 quart crock pot add lemon juice to the bottom.
  • Then cut green beans in bite sized pieces and add to crock pot.
  • Add chicken thighs on top of lemon juice.
  • Pour orange juice on top of chicken.
  • Add honey.
  • Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.6, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 79, Sodium 75.5, Carbohydrate 44.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 40.6, Protein 17.3

CROCK POT CITRUS CHICKEN RECIPE



Crock Pot Citrus Chicken Recipe image

Add a splash if citrus yum to your dinner table when you make this tasty Crock Pot Citrus Chicken Recipe!

Provided by The Frugal Girls

Categories     Entree

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 lbs. Whole Chicken
2 oz. McCormick Grill Mates Baja Citrus Marinades (two 1 oz. packets)
2 tsp. Cilantro Leaves
1 Lemon (cut into 4 quarters)
1 Lime (cut into 4 quarters)
½ cup Water

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken, remove innards and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Carefully place chicken into 5.5 - 7 qt. Oval Crockpot.
  • Squeeze two Lemon quarters and two Lime quarters into chicken cavity, then place inside.
  • Squeeze remaining Lemon and Lime quarters into Crockpot, and add 1/2 cup Water.
  • Add Baja Citrus Marinade and Cilantro Leaves to small bowl and mix well.
  • Generously sprinkle mixture onto outside of chicken.
  • Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours, or until done. ENJOY!

SLOW-COOKER SOY-CITRUS CHICKEN



Slow-Cooker Soy-Citrus Chicken image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 7h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 orange, halved and thinly sliced
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs (5 to 6 thighs)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 ounces thin rice noodles
1 bunch watercress, tough stems removed, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Lay the orange slices in a 6-quart slow cooker. Toss the chicken with the flour, lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl; add to the slow cooker in a single layer. Combine the chili sauce, soy sauce, ginger and garlic in a bowl; pour over the chicken.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low, 7 hours. Uncover and gently stir, breaking up the chicken into large pieces; let stand 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook as the label directs. Drain; toss with the watercress.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Serve over the noodles and top with the cilantro.

Tips:

  • For a zesty citrus flavor, use a variety of citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruit.
  • Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for a quick and easy cooking experience.
  • Add some chopped vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions for a healthier and more flavorful dish.
  • Adjust the amount of honey and brown sugar to your desired level of sweetness.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, mix together a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) and stir it into the crock pot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Serve the citrus chicken over rice, quinoa, or noodles for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Crock-Pot Citrus Chicken is a simple and delicious recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a flavorful and healthy meal ready in no time. The zesty citrus flavors and tender chicken are sure to please the whole family. So next time you're looking for an easy and satisfying crock pot meal, give this recipe a try.

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