LEMON CILANTRO CHICKEN

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This fall-off-the-bone chicken with lemony gravy is very easy to prepare and is a wonderful way to cook a whole chicken in the slow cooker. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cilantro, 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and lemon zest. Loosen skin around the chicken breast, leg and thigh. Rub the cilantro mixture under and over the skin. Rub any remaining mixture into the cavity. Drizzle with remaining oil. Sprinkle with paprika and pepper., Place in a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker. Add wine to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°. Remove chicken to a serving platter; cover and let stand 15 minutes before carving. Skim fat and thicken juices if desired. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 864mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Docarmo Family
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I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The lemon flavor really shines through.


Taimoor
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is so flavorful and the sauce is amazing.


Tipu Sarker
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I made this recipe for a party and everyone loved it! The chicken was tender and the sauce was delicious.


Sohan Rohan
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Fredrick Benfield
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I loved this recipe! The lemon and cilantro flavors were perfect together. I will definitely be making this again.


Nahid Sayma
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I should have added more spices.


Samantha Rodell
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was so tasty. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jeremiah Bashayi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out a little dry. I think I should have cooked it for a shorter amount of time.


shadokht Jahan
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was tender and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Hazoor b Hazoor b
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and asked for the recipe. The lemon and cilantro flavors were perfect together.


Derick Kanyanta
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This lemon cilantro chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.