Description
This Slow Cooker Greek Chicken recipe offers a simple and flavorful way to prepare tender, juicy chicken infused with classic Greek herbs and lemon. Perfect for an easy meal, it uses minimal ingredients and slow cooking to develop rich flavors, making it a perfect dish for busy days or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Prep: Prepare all ingredients by thinly slicing the onion, minced garlic, and juicing the lemon, ensuring all is ready for easy layering in the slow cooker.
- Layer Chicken and Onion: Place the chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker, then add the thinly sliced onions evenly on top of the chicken for infusing flavor during cooking.
- Mix Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, sea salt, and black pepper to evenly combine the marinade.
- Pour Marinade: Evenly pour the marinade mixture over the chicken and onions in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is well coated to absorb all the aromatic flavors.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Shred Chicken: Once fully cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, allowing the meat to soak up the flavorful cooking juices before serving.
- Serve: Serve the shredded Greek chicken warm alongside your choice of healthy sides such as rice, roasted vegetables, or Greek salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- For more intense flavor, marinate the chicken mixture for 1-2 hours before cooking if time permits.
- Chicken thighs will yield a juicier and more tender result compared to chicken breasts.
- Adjust seasoning and herbs to personal taste, adding more oregano or thyme for a stronger herbal profile.
- This recipe is great for meal prep and can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Serve with tzatziki sauce or Greek yogurt for added creaminess and authenticity.
