Crockpot Lemon Chicken

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   In a large skillet over medium- high heat, quicky brown chicken pieces in oil.

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   This is just to give them a little color; dont cook them through.

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   Remove from the pan and place in a crock pot.

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   In a small bowl, mix lemonade, ketchup, brown sugar, and vinegar.

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   Pour over chicken in a crock pot.

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   Set to Low and cook for 6 hours.

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   Carefully remove cooked chicken pieces and place on a serving platter; keep warm.

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   Pour juices from crock into a small saucepan.

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   (I usually pour them through a strainer.)

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    In a small bowl, blend the cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water.

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    Bring the juices to a simmer and add the cornstarch mixture.

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    Whisk at a simmer for about a minute, until thickened.

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    Pour thickened sauce over chicken and serve.

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    If this is for company, garnish with lemon slices, if desired.

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    Notes: when I am in a hurry, I skip the browning of the chicken and just place it in the crockpot, pour the sauce ingredients over it, and proceed as usual.

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    I usually mix the sauce ingredients in a plastic container the night before and place in the refrigerator.

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    This makes it easy to get this dish in the crock in the morning.

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    If I am browning the chicken, I also do it the night before, when I am cleaning up the kitchen from dinner anyway.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.