Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken – tender, juicy chicken simmered in a light, zesty lemon sauce that’s as effortless as it is delicious. Just throw it all in the slow cooker and let it bubble away while you get on with your day. The result? A fuss-free, family-friendly dinner that’s fresh, comforting, and naturally gluten-free. Serve it with mashed potato or fluffy rice and a side of steamed veggies for an easy midweek win.
Following a low FODMAP diet? No worries – this slow cooker lemon chicken is easy to adapt. Simply use a gluten-free/low FODMAP chicken stock (look for onion- and garlic-free versions), and pair it with low FODMAP veggies like carrots, zucchini, green beans, or bok choy. Same great flavour, without the FODMAPS!
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Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 10 chicken thighs
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup gluten-free chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ensure gluten-free
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free cornflour
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and brown on both sides. Season chicken with lemon zest, oregano and salt. Remove pan from heat. Transfer chicken thighs to a slow cooker.
- Add lemon juice, chicken stock and mustard to the frying pan with the chicken juices. Stir to combine, then pour over chicken thighs. Cover with lid and cook on low for 5½ hours or high for 2½ hours.
- Remove 3 tablespoons sauce from slow cooker. Combine with cornflour to form a paste. Add a tablespoon of water and stir until runny. Pour cornflour mixture into slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and cook for a further 30 minutes.
- Serve with mashed potato and steamed vegetables.
