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Crockpot Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

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Crockpot lemon pepper chicken wings is an easy and flavorful dish made from chicken,  lemon, black pepper, and a few other simple ingredients. Combining citrusy lemon and peppery heat, lemon pepper wings are perfect for game days, Superbowl, or weeknight dinners.  This slow cooker, fuss-free version is healthy being recipe is low-carb, paleo, and Whole30 compatible. Instructions to make this lemon pepper wings recipe in the Instant Pot are also included.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken wings

SAUCE

  • Juice of 4 lemons (approximately 1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 lemon, sliced

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Place chicken in the slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl mix together sauce ingredients. Pour sauce on top of wings.
  3. Add lemon slices on top of the chicken.
  4. Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or low 4-6. You will know the chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165° Fahrenheit.

Instant Pot

  1. Pour water into the pressure cooker. Add the trivet. Season wings with salt & pepper (optional). Place the wings on top of the trivet.
  2. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook 5 minutes. When cooking time is complete,  quick release remaining pressure.
  3. Carefully remove wings from pressure cooker with tongs. Mix together sauce ingredients. Toss with half the sauce & then continue on to the broil steps below. After broiling, pour remaining sauce on top of wings.
    • If you’re not going to broil your wings, you can toss the wings with all of the sauce and serve.

BROIL (optional but recommended): when done cooking, remove wings from the appliance and lay them on a large baking sheet. Place the baking sheet under your oven’s broiler for 2-5 minutes or until wings are crisp to your liking. 

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Find it online: https://fitslowcookerqueen.com/slow-cooker-lemon-pepper-wings/

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