Description
A celebration of flavors with succulent chicken, aromatic herbs, and zesty lemon infusion, slow-cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (preferably organic)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin for flavor)
- 2 lemons (zested and juiced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (finely chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and black pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary.
- Pour half the sauce into the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the seasoned chicken on top, then pour the remaining sauce over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and can be easily shredded.
- About 20 minutes before serving, prepare the rice according to package instructions.
- Serve the chicken over a bed of rice, drizzle with cooking juices, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For added depth, consider searing the chicken first. Adjust lemon juice to preference for acidity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg