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Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Greek Chicken recipe offers a tender, flavorful meal infused with classic Mediterranean herbs and lemon. Perfect for a hands-off dinner, the chicken is slow-cooked with fresh garlic, oregano, thyme, and a zesty lemon broth, resulting in juicy, aromatic meat that effortlessly pairs with rice, pasta, pita bread, or a fresh Greek salad.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (using LOW setting)
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Chicken and Vegetables

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced

Marinade and Seasoning

  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prep: Prepare all ingredients by slicing the onion thinly and mincing the garlic cloves to ensure even flavor distribution.
  2. Layer Chicken and Onion: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker. Layer the thinly sliced onions evenly over the chicken to create a flavorful base.
  3. Mix Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, dried thyme, fine sea salt, and black pepper until combined well.
  4. Pour Marinade: Evenly pour the marinade mixture over the chicken and onions in the slow cooker, ensuring all pieces are coated to maximize flavor absorption.
  5. Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the LOW setting for 5 to 6 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  6. Shred Chicken: Using two forks, shred the cooked chicken directly in the slow cooker so it absorbs the flavorful cooking juices. Stir gently to combine.
  7. Serve: Serve the shredded Greek chicken warm with sides such as rice, pasta, pita bread, or atop a fresh Greek salad for a satisfying Mediterranean-inspired meal.

Notes

  • You can use either chicken breasts or thighs depending on your preference for lean or more flavorful meat.
  • Adjust the dried herbs according to taste or substitute with fresh herbs if available for a brighter flavor.
  • If you prefer, add vegetables like bell peppers or cherry tomatoes before cooking for a complete one-pot meal.
  • Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Ensure the chicken is fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) for food safety.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 to 6 hours on LOW or 3 to 4 hours on HIGH
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Greek
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/slow-cooker-greek-chicken-recipe/