Description
A comforting Slow Cooker Greek Chicken recipe infused with aromatic spices, lemon, and olive oil, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 1 medium sweet or yellow onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup chicken broth (or bone broth)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: rice, quinoa, pita, fresh dill, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, Kalamata olives, tzatziki, lemon wedges
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker and top with sliced onions.
- Whisk together chicken broth, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken and onions.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches 165°F internally.
- Shred chicken directly in the slow cooker or remove and slice. Stir to combine with juices.
- Serve over rice, in pitas, or alongside fresh veggies and tzatziki. Garnish with dill and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
For best results, consider marinating the chicken in the broth mixture for an hour or overnight before cooking. Adjust salt levels according to your broth’s sodium content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg