Slow Cooker Lemon Tahini Chicken
This slow cooker recipe marries juicy chicken breasts with a vibrant lemon tahini sauce that's both bright and creamy. Effortless to prepare, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. But, the flavor is so wonderful, that you will want to make it for guests.
Servings: 6 4 oz servings
Calories: 336kcal
Equipment
- 3.5 quart slow cooker or larger
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add ½ cup tahini, ¼ cup olive oil, Juice of two lemons, lemon zest, 4 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and, ½ teaspoon pepper to greased slow cooker.
- Use a silicone whisk to begin to combine the ingredients. As you whisk, the tahini will start to seize up. Add 1 tablespoon of water at a time while you whisk to loosen things up and turn your ingredients into a creamy sauce. The amount of water you use will depend on the consistency. I use about ¼ cup.
- Taste the dressing and add any additional salt, lemon juice or garlic you may feel it needs.
- Add 1½ - 2 lbs chicken breast into slow cooker and toss to fully coat with tahini sauce
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-4 hours
- Once fully cooked, remove chicken from slow cooker and shred
- Return shredded chicken to slow cooker and mix into sauce
- Add additional salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste, if desired
- See full write-up for serving recommendations
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Notes
*Boneless, skinless thighs can be used in place of breasts based on your preference.
**Refer to above write up for serving and storing ideas
Nutrition
Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 527mg | Potassium: 547mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg
