Description
This Slow Cooker Greek Chicken recipe offers tender, flavorful chicken thighs cooked low and slow with a zesty marinade of lemon, garlic, and oregano. Enhanced with Kalamata olives, red onions, and a sprinkle of feta cheese, it’s a delightful Mediterranean dish perfect for effortless weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, paprika, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Coat the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker. Pour the prepared marinade over the chicken, turning to coat each piece evenly for maximum flavor infusion.
- Add Broth and Vegetables: Pour the chicken broth over the chicken and top with pitted Kalamata olives and thinly sliced red onion to add moisture and complementary flavors.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook the chicken on low for 5 to 6 hours, or on high for 2.5 to 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Finish and Serve: Once cooked, sprinkle the chicken with crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm alongside rice, orzo, or warm pita bread as desired.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in the fridge for up to 4 hours before cooking.
- This dish can also be used as a delicious filling for wraps or grain bowls.
- Feel free to adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spiciness or omit if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on low)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
