Lemon is a wonderful addition to many recipes. It's used in both dinners and desserts, to add a unique flavor that isn't too overpowering. Lemon is even added to a variety of drinks for a citrusy splash. In this recipe, we'll be adding the taste of lemon to chicken.
This is something that has been done in a multitude of recipes, but we think this is one of the best out there. A good recipe can be simple, with only a short list of ingredients and basic steps. This recipe makes use of a slow cooker.
Slow cookers help lift a lot of weight off of busy cooks' shoulders. They allow you to spend less time preparing food in the kitchen and more time doing other things. All you need to do for this recipe is add the ingredients to the slow cooker in the correct order and turn it on.
Six to eight hours later, you'll have dinner ready to serve. Imagine how nice it will be to have something else do the cooking for you! This is a great recipe to keep on hand for when you're feeling under the weather and can't find the energy to cook. Let's get into it!
Fresh Lemon Chicken with Rice
Ingredients:
2 cups long grain white rice
2 cups water
3 tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 pound total)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon garlic
1 whole lemon
Directions:
1. Place rice and water into slow cooker.
2. Place cubed butter evenly into rice and water.
3. Place chicken pieces into the slow cooker, on top of rice. Pour lemon juice over chicken. Sprinkle lemon zest and garlic evenly over top.
4. Cut whole lemon into thin slices. Arrange slices on top of each piece of chicken.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.