The cool nights and darker evenings are a reminder that Fall is just around the corner. While I’ve begun mourning the end of a beautiful summer I am not quite ready to give up the flavours of summer quite yet. That said, busy days and nights come September is a good reminder that I need to create recipes I can prepare quickly, taste great and are nutritious for my family. During the school year my slow cooker is my dinnertime BFF. With a timer and a set cooking time I can leave for work and come home to a fantastic meal. Since this one has the chicken thighs browned ahead of time it takes less time to cook. Load up on chicken thighs and you have meat for lunches the next day. Delicious dinner + leftovers for lunch = perfection!
Sweet Citrus Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
Ingredients:
2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 tbsp coconut oil
1/2 cup pineapple juice
2/3 cup orange juice
2 tbsp lime juice
4 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp soya sauce
1 tbsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Directions:
Heat coconut oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Add chicken thighs in batches and sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper.
Cook for 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Place in the slow cooker.
In a separate bowl whisk together juices, brown sugar and soya sauce. Add sauce to frying pan and cook on medium until sauce begins to thicken.
Pour sauce over the chicken. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.
Serve with rice and your favourite veggies.
The key ingredient in this fantastic dish = Canadian Chicken. I love that at my local grocery story the packages are marked with the “Raised by a Canadian Farmer” label so it’s easy for me to choose Canadian chicken.
Using the Chicken.ca shopping app you can easily make your grocery list and check out the scrumptious Chicken.ca recipes. Meal planning and grocery shopping made easy – perfect for back to school.
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Disclosure: I am participating in the Chicken Farmers of Canada campaign managed by SJ Consulting. I received compensation in exchange for my participation in this campaign. The opinions on this blog are my own.
Elizabeth L says
Mmm This recipe looks great. I love cooing with chicken thighs, they have so much flavour!
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Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel says
Yes! And so easy to make delicious recipes with. Perfect for the crock pot!
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Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
Sounds like a super yummy dinner idea. I’ll give this a try soon for sure.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That sounds amazing. AH-mazing! I can’t wait to give this a try. Citrus and chicken are so great together.
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Debbie Denny says
That looks fantastic. I will try this.
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Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says
I love chicken I don’t have a slow cooker yet, but I will bookmark this recipe for when I do get a slow cooker, they do seem super convenient!
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Theresa says
Now that the kids are back in school and we are busy most weeknights, I find myself using the crockpot a lot more. This sounds like a fantastic recipe for one of those busy week nights!
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Penelope says
I go through flavor phases, and right now I’m all about lime. This chicken recipe would be a great addition to my menu planning.
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Crystal says
My slow cooker gets a workout during the school year. This is a recipe we will have to try!
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Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
I love using the slow cooker for chicken! It comes out so tender and delicious!
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Toni | BoulderLocavore says
I love great slow cooker recipes especially as school starts up again. The citrus flavors you’ve used sound fantastic! Can’t wait to give this a try.
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Val says
I am going to be adding this to my recipe list for sure. It sounds so good.
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Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
Slow cookers are a life saver during the week for me! Love finding new recipes for it!
Isabella Grey says
This sounds like it comes out yummy! Might have to give it a try.
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Debbie L. says
These look really tasty. I am always looking for new meals to make. I love my slow cooker.
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Chrystal | YUM eating says
Thank you so much for this! I am looking for healthy, budget friendly crock pot meals that use chicken thighs and the cheaper cuts of meat. I am going to print this and add the ingredients to my shopping list. Thank you!
Ann Bacciaglia says
I love using my slow cooker. I will have to try this recipe this week. I am always looking for new slow cooker recipes to try.
Jeanine says
Wow this looks really good. I love chicken, and I love citrus so this together for me would be delicious. I’d love to make this for my family.
Kelly Hutchinson says
These chicken thighs look so juicy and delicious! I am totally making this recipe over the weekend.
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Dawn says
I love slow cooker recipes. Also, my daughter loves chicken thighs.
Kiwi says
its early in the morning and I am craving chicken! This looks super delicious!!
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Cinny says
Mmm, that looks so nice and healthy with the beans on the side. You’re making me hungry!
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Denise M says
Looks like a great recipe!