Crockpot lemonade chicken is a mix of a juicy chicken breast in a sweet and tangy lemonade style sauce that is leave it and forget making this super easy.
Discover a lip-smacking twist on classic chicken recipes with this irresistibly tangy crockpot lemonade chicken. Bursting with bright flavors, this dish is a zesty addition to your weekly menu that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
Prepared effortlessly in your trusty slow cooker, this recipe combines tender chicken with the refreshing tang of lemonade. As the chicken simmers low and slow, the flavors meld together, resulting in a delightful combination of sweet and sour.
The beauty of this crockpot lemonade chicken lies in its versatility. Whether you prefer boneless breasts, thighs, or even wings, the recipe can easily adapt to suit your taste. Serve it alongside a mound of fluffy rice or a medley of roasted vegetables, and be sure to cover everything in the delicious lemonade sauce.
So, if you’re longing for a burst of sunshine on your plate, look no further than our mouthwatering crockpot lemonade chicken.
How To Make Crockpot Lemonade Chicken
Ingredients needed
- Chicken breast (sub with any cut of chicken)
- Frozen lemonade concentrate
- Ketchup
- Brown sugar
- Apple cider vinegar
- Cornstarch
Making the lemonade chicken in the crockpot
- To start, grab a bowl and add in the frozen lemonade concentrate, ketchup, brown sugar, salt and apple cider vinegar. Whisk all these ingredients together. The brown sugar may not melt down right away but that is fine.
- Next, mix the water and cornstarch together. Now, in the crockpot add all the ingredients and mix everything together.
- Remove the chicken from the package and pat it dry if needed. Add the chicken into the crockpot and cover. Cook on high for 3.5 hours or low for 6 hours.
- Once chicken is done garnish the bowl with slices of lemon and fresh parsley. Serve with a classic side dish such as rice but be sure to serve with the sauce. Optional, shred and chop the chicken breast.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What does this taste like?
The sauce is sweet with a very obvious flavor of lemonade but the ketchup calms it down. Along with the brown sugar the sauce comes out with the perfect blend of sweet and tangy.
How to serve the recipe?
For chicken breast, I think shredding the chicken is the best option. Using something like chicken thighs or legs will allow the skin to absorb the flavors and I like the added fat from the dark meat.
For a side dish, the best things would be white rice. The sauce will mix in well with the rice and chicken. Something like potatoes could be delicious but with the natural flavors of the potato it could be a little odd.
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Crockpot Lemonade Chicken
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 6 ounce frozen lemonade concentrate
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 1/4 cup water)
Instructions
- To start, grab a bowl and add in the frozen lemonade concentrate, ketchup, brown sugar, salt and apple cider vinegar. Whisk all these ingredients together. The brown sugar may not melt down right away but that is fine.
- Next, mix the water and cornstarch together. Now, in the crockpot add all the ingredients and mix everything together.
- Remove the chicken from the package and pat it dry if needed. Add the chicken into the crockpot and cover. Cook on high for 3.5 hours or low for 6 hours.
- Once chicken is done garnish the bowl with slices of lemon and fresh parsley. Serve with a classic side dish such as rice but be sure to serve with the sauce. Optional, shred and chop the chicken breast.