Lemon Cilantro Chicken Recipe

By pattie_d

This fall-off-the-bone chicken with lemony gravy is very easy to prepare and is a wonderful way to cook a whole chicken in the slow cooker.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 300mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the cilantro, 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and lemon peel. Loosen skin around the chicken breast, leg and thigh. Rub the cilantro mixture under and over the skin. Rub any remaining mixture into the cavity. Drizzle with remaining oil. Sprinkle with paprika and pepper.

Place in a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker. Add wine to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 180°. Remove chicken to a serving platter; cover and let stand 15 minutes before carving. Skim fat and thicken juices if desired. Serve with chicken. Yield: 6 servings.