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I now have a batch of moist, cooked chicken to use in future recipes, so it wasn't a complete failure.Flavor was bland.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"yellowhammer"},"reviewBody":"I made this with chicken thighs and it came out great. My husband really liked it. The chicken was moist and tender and the lemon gravy was delicious.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"margefalcone"},"reviewBody":"I found the recipe very easy and tasty. I only used 1T of the oil to help keep the calories down.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Patmccolly"},"reviewBody":"I just made this recipe and thought it was wonderful. The chicken was moist and the recipe easy. I had company and everyone enjoyed.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"IzzyB2009"},"reviewBody":"I tried this recipe yesterday but I substituted hotel-style turkey breast for the chicken. It came out very moist. I used the amount of salt the recipe called for but found it was too salty for our taste since we usually don't add salt to most of our recipes. I will try the recipe again but will leave out the salt.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"csublet"},"reviewBody":"This recipe was delish! The only thing I changed was I reduced the salt by half. I was afraid it would come out too lemony, but it was just right. Next time, I will use boneless skinless chicken parts. That way I can just thicken the gravy and serve.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"shellym2"},"reviewBody":"Excellent flavor in this dish. I did not use a whole chicken, as advised. Substituted no skin chicken breasts instead. Took the mixture and it 'stuck' to the frozen breasts. Used chicken broth, as didn't have any wine. Cooked high 1 hr and then low till done. Excellent! Very tasty and is probably very good with whole chicken, I just don't like the dark meat. The 'gravy' was awesome. Next time will try with the white wine instead of broth. Bet it is even better!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dlmason1000"},"reviewBody":"Excellent! Quick easy meal with a fantastic flavor. I actually prepped the chicken 24 hours ahead to let the chicken absorb the flavors of the cilantro, lemon and garlic. The sauce was perfect, I just let it set for 10 minutes which made it easy to skim the fat and thicken with corn starch. I actaully would probably reduce the salt by half since our family normally do not use much salt.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"nitsrika"},"reviewBody":"I tried this last night and everyone was dying for dinner after walking in the house and smelling it. The taste lived up to the smell. My kids were asking during dinner when I'd be making this dish again. It's a keeper!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jansuezoller"},"reviewBody":"Easy to make and affordable . Put it on ,set the timer ,for get about it while getting on with your day , then come home ,toss a quick salad , heat some yeast rolls ,pour a glass of wine, light a candle,and dine ! Delishous !","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"decar48"},"reviewBody":"Made just as stated using Pino Grigio .very good, very easy. Smells wonderful cooking all day.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Habsah61"},"reviewBody":"Taste Perfect.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-07-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"AllisonO"},"reviewBody":"It smells wonderful while cooking, however my husband and I agreed that the flavor was slightly muted and not nearly as \"bright\" as we'd hoped. I will likely make this dish again but will perhaps let the cilantro and lemon mixture sit on the chicken for a bit before sticking it in the slow cooker. 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