Slow Cooker Lemon and Thyme Chicken Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 6hrs10 mins

Total: 6hrs25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Slow Cooker Lemon and Thyme Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 (3 pound) whole chicken

salt and pepper to taste

2 lemons

1 onion

coarsely chopped

1 teaspoon dried thyme

½ cup dry white wine

1 teaspoon crushed garlic

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper then fry in the hot oil until browned on all sides.

Step 2

Meanwhile chop one of the lemons into chunks and place into a slow cooker along with the onion thyme white wine and garlic. Cut the remaining lemon into quarters and stuff into the cavity of the chicken. Place the chicken into the slow cooker breast side down on top of the onion and lemon mixture. Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or for 3 hours on High. Chicken is done when the legs move easily in their sockets and the internal temperature of the breast has reached 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutritional Information

Slow Cooker Lemon and Thyme Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 294.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 21.6g 43%

Carbohydrates: 6.4g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 1g

Fat: 19.3g 30%

Saturated Fat: 4.6g 23%

Cholesterol: 61.5mg 21%

Vitamin A Iu: 122.2IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.6mg 66%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 29.3mg 49%

Folate: 10.8mcg 3%

Calcium: 43.6mg 4%

Iron: 1.7mg 10%

Magnesium: 24.4mg 9%

Potassium: 239.3mg 7%

Sodium: 60mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 174

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.