35 Slow Cooker Take Out Fake Out Recipes
Published: Wed, 12/04/24
Updated: Tue, 12/10/24
Is it the end of the year yet?
I'm exhausted. You're exhausted.
I know.
(this is where I'm supposed to insert something witty and upbeat. I've got nothing.)
Except, I am happy you are here, and are reading this.
⛄ ⛄ ⛄
We are finished with all of our Thanksgiving leftovers and the fridge is bare. And I really really really want Take Out.
;-)
Because we have allergies, it's not really all that simple to just pick up the phone and order take-out online.
It used to bother me that it was difficult, but now that I know how to make what we are craving at home, it's just a no-brainer to
skip the restaurant delivery and make whatever it is we want at home without the additional fat, sodium, grease, or gluten.
Tonight we're going to have a Take Out Fake Out classic:
Chinese Lemon Chicken.
Here is the recipe, if you'd like to join us.
The Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast pieces or equivalent
1/2 cup flour (I use a gluten free all purpose)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
6 ounces(1/2 can) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 tablespoon or so olive oil for browning chicken.
The Directions:
--cut chicken into strips or largish chunks
--dredge in flour and salt, shake off excess
--brown chicken in a skillet with a bit of olive oil (you are not trying to cook the chicken--just give it some color and get the flour mixture to stick a bit)
--place into crockpot -- a 4-quart is probably the best size or put a piece of corningware or pyrex into a large slow cooker so your chicken doesn't get lost in such a big pot.
--mix the rest of the ingredients in a separate bowl and pour over the top of chicken pieces
--cover and cook on high for 4 hours, low for 6-8
Serve over rice, drizzle with remaining sauce.
This tastes amazing all on it's own, but next time I might add a bit of red pepper flakes to the grown-up portions for a bit of a kick.
Not in the mood for chicken?
No worries. I've put together a list of the top 35 Take Out Fake Out recipes you can find on the website.
and if you'd prefer a printable version here is an EBook (PDF) with everything in an easy-to-read format.
ENJOY YOUR DAY.
ENJOY YOUR FAMILY.
Happy slow cooking.
xoxo steph
if you are looking to slow down this holiday season, I've got a Slow Living podcast recording all about it.
Look for ep 7. :-)
thank you!!
Stephanie O'Dea
1534 Plaza Lane #256, Burlingame California, 94010-3204
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Stephanie O'Dea
1534 Plaza Lane #256, Burlingame California, 94010-3204
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