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Crockpot Freezer Citrus Chicken

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time8 hrs
Total Time8 hrs 10 mins
Course: Slow Cooker
Servings: 4
Author: Melissa Jennings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 Garlic Cloves crushed and minced
  • 1 cup orange juice 100% Orange Juice - no sugar added
  • 1/2 TSP orange zest
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice I like Santa Cruz Organic
  • 1 tsp ground red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 4-6 boneless chicken breasts or boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • salt and pepper - optional I like to slightly salt and pepper both sides of my chicken breasts before freezing
  • 1 orange sliced - do not add until you cook

Instructions

  • In a freezer safe storage bag add all ingredients except the orange slices.
  • Freeze.
  • Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Place all ingredients in the slow cooker and add fresh orange slices.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Salt and pepper chicken before serving.