Description
A hands-off, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs infused with Greek herbs, lemon, and garlic, perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, trimmed if desired)
- 1 medium sweet or yellow onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup chicken broth (or bone broth)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or pita
- Fresh dill
- Cherry tomatoes
- Sliced cucumbers
- Kalamata olives
- Tzatziki sauce
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Start by placing the chicken thighs at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Slice the Onion: Take the medium sweet or yellow onion and thinly slice it. Spread the slices over the chicken thighs.
- Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and onions.
- Cooking Time: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Shred or Slice the Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken or slice it.
- Serve: Serve the Greek chicken over cooked rice or quinoa, or stuff it into warm pita bread.
- Garnish: Add a sprinkle of fresh dill, a dollop of tzatziki sauce, and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust the seasoning based on your personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: slow cooker, Greek chicken, healthy dinner, easy recipe, family meal