Description
This Slow Cooker Greek Chicken recipe offers tender, flavorful chicken infused with classic Mediterranean herbs and fresh lemon. Perfect for a hands-off meal, it cooks low and slow in a crockpot, delivering juicy, aromatic chicken that can be served with rice, pasta, pita bread, or a Greek salad for a wholesome, delicious dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 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
- Prep: Prepare all your ingredients by thinly slicing the onion and mincing the garlic cloves. Ensure the chicken breast or thighs are trimmed of any excess fat.
- Layer Chicken and Onion: Place the chicken pieces evenly at the bottom of your slow cooker. Spread the thinly sliced onions on top of the chicken to add flavor and moisture during cooking.
- Mix Sauce: 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 well combined.
- Pour Sauce: Evenly pour this flavorful mixture over the chicken and onions in the slow cooker, ensuring everything is coated with the seasoning liquid.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid. Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. Cooking until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Shred Chicken: Once the chicken is fully cooked, use two forks to shred the meat directly in the slow cooker, allowing it to soak up the juices and flavors.
- Serve: Serve the shredded Greek chicken warm alongside your choice of accompaniments like rice, pasta, pita bread, or atop a fresh Greek salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can use either chicken breasts or thighs depending on your preference; thighs tend to be more flavorful and juicy.
- Adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more lemon juice for extra tang or herbs for enhanced flavor.
- Leftovers keep well and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Adding vegetables like bell peppers or tomatoes can make this recipe even more nutritious and colorful.
- Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F to guarantee it is safe to eat.
