Description
This Slow Cooker Greek Chicken recipe is packed with Mediterranean flavors and tender chicken. The combination of lemon, garlic, oregano, and thyme creates a deliciously aromatic dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
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- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Seasoning:
- 1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken in the slow cooker and top with sliced onions.
- Mix the seasoning: In a small bowl, combine chicken broth, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Serve: Serve the Greek chicken hot with your favorite sides or over rice or salad.
Notes
- You can add olives, cherry tomatoes, or feta cheese for additional Mediterranean flavors.
- For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir into the slow cooker during the last hour of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg