Name: Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 h 30 min
Total time: 5 h 40 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 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

Description

This Slow Cooker Greek Chicken recipe offers a tender and flavorful dish infused with classic Mediterranean herbs like oregano and thyme, combined with fresh lemon and garlic. Using a slow cooker allows the chicken to become juicy and easy to shred, making it perfect for serving with rice, pasta, pita, or a Greek salad. This simple yet delicious recipe is ideal for a comforting weeknight meal with minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Base

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

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Instructions

Prep: Begin by preparing your ingredients: slice the onion thinly and gather the chicken breasts or thighs.
Layer Chicken and Onion: Place the boneless skinless chicken at the bottom of your slow cooker, then layer the thinly sliced onions evenly on top of 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 fully combined.
Add Marinade: Pour this herbaceous marinade evenly over the chicken and onions in the slow cooker to ensure all pieces absorb the flavors.
Cook: Cover with the slow cooker lid and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. The chicken is done when tender and an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) is reached.
Shred Chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, allowing it to soak up the flavorful juices.
Serve: Serve the shredded Greek chicken warm. It pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, pita bread, or served atop a fresh Greek salad for a complete meal.

Notes

Use either chicken breasts or thighs based on your preference; thighs tend to be juicier.
For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken an hour before cooking if time permits.
Adjust salt and lemon juice to taste for desired tanginess and seasoning.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and freeze well for future meals.
To reduce sodium, use low-sodium chicken broth and adjust salt accordingly.