Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Recipe
Tender and flavorful Slow Cooker Greek Chicken, slow-cooked to perfection with classic Mediterranean herbs, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. This easy, hands-off recipe yields juicy shredded chicken that pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, pita bread, or a fresh Greek salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours on LOW or 3-4 hours on HIGH
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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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 the ingredients by slicing the onion thinly, mincing the garlic, and juicing the lemon.
- Layer Chicken and Onion: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker. Spread the thinly sliced onions evenly over the chicken.
- Mix Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, dried thyme, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour Marinade: Evenly pour the marinade mixture over the chicken and onions in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. Cook until the chicken is tender and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Shred Chicken: After cooking, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. This allows the shredded chicken to absorb the flavorful juices.
- Serve: Serve the shredded Greek chicken warm alongside rice, pasta, pita bread, or as a topping on a fresh Greek salad for a delicious Mediterranean meal.
Notes
- You can use either chicken breasts or thighs depending on your preference; thighs tend to be juicier.
- For a zestier flavor, add some lemon zest to the marinade.
- The shredded chicken can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- If you don’t have chicken broth, you can substitute with water but broth adds more flavor.
- Ensure the slow cooker lid fits tightly to keep moisture during cooking.
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