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Lemonade Chicken Delight: A Tangy Recipe You’ll Love!

Lemonade Chicken Delight is a tangy and flavorful dish made with chicken thighs marinated in a zesty lemonade sauce, perfect for a family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup lemonade freshly squeezed or store-bought
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds for garnish, optional

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the lemonade, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Transfer the seared chicken to a slow cooker. Pour the lemonade mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  5. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir it back into the sauce.
  6. Serve the chicken over rice or noodles, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgSugar: 12g

Notes

  • For a tangier flavor, add the juice of an additional lemon before cooking.
  • To make it a one-pot meal, add chopped vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli during the last hour of cooking.

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