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Slow Cooker Lemon-Garlic Chicken, Diabetic

By Annacia *
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Tip for small amounts of stock or broth. My mother used to do this and I continue the idea. When you have a good broth base of any kind just chill it and then remove the solid fat. Season to your liking and freeze in ice cube trays. Very nice to have on hand.

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Serves:

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

4 Hr 15 Min

Method:

Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients

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1/2 tsp: dried oregano
1/4 tsp: seasoned salt
1 lb: skinless and boneless chicken breast halves
1 Tbsp: canola oil
2 Tbsp: water
2 Tbsp: freshly squeezed lemon juice or to taste
1 clove: garlic,peeled and minced
1 Tbsp: defatted and reduced salt chicken stock
2 tsp: minced fresh parsley

How to Make Slow Cooker Lemon-Garlic Chicken, Diabetic

Step-by-Step

1In a small bowl,combine dried oregano,seasoned salt and black pepper.

Mix well and rub chicken breasts with oregano mixture.
2Add canola oil to a large, nonstick skillet and start heating over medium heat.

When hot, add chicken pieces and brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side).
3Place chicken pieces in slow cooker and add water, lemon juice, garlic, and chicken stock to the skillet, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Pour the lemon juice mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker and cover with lid.
4Cook on low-heat setting for 4-5 hours.

Add parsley and baste chicken.
5Cover slow cooker and cook on high-heat setting for a further 15-30 minutes if needed, if chicken breasts are tender your finished.