Name: Lemon Cilantro Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro -; 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided -; 2 tablespoons lemon juice -; 2 garlic cloves, minced -; 2 teaspoons salt -; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest -; 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds) -; 1/2 teaspoon paprika -; 1/2 teaspoon pepper -; 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth -

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Cooking:

25 min.

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Ingredients for - Lemon Cilantro Chicken

1. 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro -

2. 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided -

3. 2 tablespoons lemon juice -

4. 2 garlic cloves, minced -

5. 2 teaspoons salt -

6. 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest -

7. 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds) -

8. 1/2 teaspoon paprika -

9. 1/2 teaspoon pepper -

10. 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth -

How to cook deliciously - Lemon Cilantro Chicken

1. Stage

In a small bowl, combine the cilantro, 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and lemon zest. Loosen skin around the chicken breast, leg and thigh. Rub the cilantro mixture under and over the skin. Rub any remaining mixture into the cavity. Drizzle with remaining oil. Sprinkle with paprika and pepper.

2. Stage

Place in a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker. Add wine to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°. Remove chicken to a serving platter; cover and let stand 15 minutes before carving. Skim fat and thicken juices if desired. Serve with chicken.