Honey Lemon Chicken Crockpot (Printable Version)
Tender chicken slow-cooked with honey, lemon, butter, and spices for a flavorful, juicy dish.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Poultry
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1.36 kg whole chicken, giblets removed
→ Seasonings and Fats
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57 g butter, softened
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1 to 2 tsp lemon pepper
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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30 ml olive oil
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1 tsp seasoned salt, to taste
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0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Citrus and Sweeteners
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1 whole lemon
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30 ml lemon juice
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120 ml honey
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120 ml orange juice
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Rinse the chicken thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels. Remove the giblets and clean the cavity.
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Insert the handle of a wooden spoon carefully under the skin starting at the neck. Gently separate the skin from the meat without tearing it and set aside.
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Combine softened butter, lemon pepper, and chopped garlic in a small bowl. Mash and mix until fully incorporated.
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Rub the lemon pepper butter generously under the skin, spreading it evenly over the breasts, thighs, and legs using your fingers to distribute.
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Brush the skin with olive oil and season with seasoned salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Optionally, brown the chicken in a skillet over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes per side until golden.
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Pierce the whole lemon multiple times with a fork and place it inside the chicken cavity. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
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Whisk together lemon juice, honey, and orange juice until combined. Pour over the chicken in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours until the internal temperature reaches 71°C.
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Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker. Extract the lemon from the cavity and squeeze its juice evenly over the chicken. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before carving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For optimal flavor, avoid tearing the skin when separating it to hold the lemon pepper butter mixture better.