Monday, April 23, 2012

Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken



  • This is a great one to cook on a day when there is no time and its hot outside.  Little prep, no oven and very light on a summer evening.

  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2lbs Chicken Tenderloins
  • 3 Tbl  Olive Oil
  • 1/4 Cup Chicken Broth
  • Juice from one freshly squeezed lemon
  • 1Tbl minced garlic or 2 cloves, minced
  • Fresh Oregano and Parsley for garnish


In a shallow bowl, mix oregano, salt and pepper.  Rub mixture into chicken.  Heat oil in a skillet over high heat.  Brown chicken in skillet for about 4-5 minutes.  Place chicken and juices in slow cooker.  In the skillet, sautee garlic slowly adding broth and juice.  Bring to boil.   Pour over chicken in slow cooker.  Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.   Serve over rice and add fresh oregano and parsley. 



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