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Sweet Citrus Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

August 14, 2015 Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel 23 Comments

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!

Slow Cooker Sweet Citrus Chicken Thighs

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

Browning Chicken Thighs

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.

Canadian Chicken Thighs

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Slow Cooker Sweet Citrus Chicken Thighs

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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.

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Comments

  1. Elizabeth L says

    August 14, 2015 at 10:42 pm

    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

      August 15, 2015 at 8:25 pm

      Yes! And so easy to make delicious recipes with. Perfect for the crock pot!
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  2. Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says

    August 17, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    Sounds like a super yummy dinner idea. I’ll give this a try soon for sure.

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  3. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    August 17, 2015 at 5:21 pm

    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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  4. Debbie Denny says

    August 17, 2015 at 7:44 pm

    That looks fantastic. I will try this.
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  5. Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says

    August 17, 2015 at 10:19 pm

    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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  6. Theresa says

    August 17, 2015 at 10:54 pm

    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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  7. Penelope says

    August 18, 2015 at 12:46 am

    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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  8. Crystal says

    August 18, 2015 at 12:47 am

    My slow cooker gets a workout during the school year. This is a recipe we will have to try!
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  9. Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says

    August 18, 2015 at 4:12 am

    I love using the slow cooker for chicken! It comes out so tender and delicious!
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  10. Toni | BoulderLocavore says

    August 18, 2015 at 9:57 am

    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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  11. Val says

    August 18, 2015 at 10:08 am

    I am going to be adding this to my recipe list for sure. It sounds so good.
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  12. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    August 18, 2015 at 10:56 am

    Slow cookers are a life saver during the week for me! Love finding new recipes for it!

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  13. Isabella Grey says

    August 18, 2015 at 11:35 am

    This sounds like it comes out yummy! Might have to give it a try.
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  14. Debbie L. says

    August 18, 2015 at 11:49 am

    These look really tasty. I am always looking for new meals to make. I love my slow cooker.
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  15. Chrystal | YUM eating says

    August 18, 2015 at 11:50 am

    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!

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  16. Ann Bacciaglia says

    August 18, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    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.

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  17. Jeanine says

    August 18, 2015 at 1:24 pm

    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.

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  18. Kelly Hutchinson says

    August 18, 2015 at 3:59 pm

    These chicken thighs look so juicy and delicious! I am totally making this recipe over the weekend.
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  19. Dawn says

    August 18, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    I love slow cooker recipes. Also, my daughter loves chicken thighs.

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  20. Kiwi says

    August 19, 2015 at 6:22 am

    its early in the morning and I am craving chicken! This looks super delicious!!
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  21. Cinny says

    August 19, 2015 at 8:21 pm

    Mmm, that looks so nice and healthy with the beans on the side. You’re making me hungry!
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  22. Denise M says

    December 19, 2018 at 11:54 pm

    Looks like a great recipe!

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