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Makes 6-8 servings
Ingredients:
* 1 bone-in turkey or chicken breast, thawed, rinsed and patted dry (about 4lbs)
* 4 tbsp(1/2 stick) butter, at room temperature
* Grated peel of 1 medium lemon
* 1 tsp chili powder
* 1/4 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
* 1/8 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
* 1 tbsp lemon juice
* Salt & black pepper
Prepare: Crockpot
1. Coat crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Add the turkey or chicken breast
2. Mix butter, lemon peel, chili powder, black pepper, and pepper flakes in a small bowl until well blended. Spread mixture over top and sides of turkey or chicken. Cover, cook on low 4-5 hours or on high 2 1/2 - 3 hours or until meat thermometer reaches 165 F and juices run clear. Do not overcook.
3. Transfer turkey or chicken to cutting board. Let stand 10mins. before slicing. Turn crockpot to Low.
4. Stir lemon juice into cooking liquid. Pour mixture through fine mesh sieve: discard solids in sieve. Let mixture stand 5 mins. Skim and discard excess fat. Add salt and pepper, if desired. Return au jus mixture to crockpot. Cover to keep warm. Serve au jus with turkey or chicken.
Bake:
1. Coat your baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Add the turkey or chicken breast.
2. Follow step two above. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 - 2 hours (depending on the size of your meat) until the juice run clear and the meat thermometer reaches 165 F.
3-4. Follow step from above. Use a pan to keep au jus mixture warm.
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