Can I double this recipe?

Yes! As long as you have a large capacity slow cooker, you can easily double this recipe. Make sure the spices are evenly distributed among the chicken before cooking. Cook following the same instructions.

Do I need to marinate the chicken?

Because the chicken cooks slow and low in the slow cooker, you don’t need to marinate it. It soaks up all of the flavors and juices while cooking, making it extra flavorful and tender!

Do I leave the juices with the chicken?

Yes! It enhances the flavor and adds moisture. I spoon the chicken and juices over rice or vegetables, or you can enjoy it with bread! Make sure to add the juices when you're storing any leftovers to keep it moist.

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken

Name: Slow Cooker Greek Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
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

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Recipe

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Slow Cooker Greek Chicken

Juicy and delicious slow cooker Greek Chicken perfect for weeknights or meal prep! It only takes 5 minutes to prep and cooking is completely hands off! Serve it over rice, vegetables, or Greek salad.

Prep: 5Cook: 6 hoursTotal: 6 hours 5 minutes

Servings: 6 1x

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

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Instructions

Prep: Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the thinly sliced onion on top of the chicken.
Mix: In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, oregano, thyme, sea salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken and onions in the slow cooker.
Cook: Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F/75°C.
Shred: Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks right in the slow cooker so it can soak up the juices. Serve warm with rice, pasta, pita, or on top of a Greek salad!

Notes

No broth on hand? You can skip it. The chicken will have a few less juices but still remain moist.
All slow cookers differ slightly in temperature and cooking times, so use the cooking time that is best for your model. I recommend checking the chicken a little early to make sure it doesn’t overcook.
While I’ve used both chicken breast and thighs in this recipe, I prefer to use chicken thighs for the most tender and juicy chicken. If you use thighs, trim off any excess fat before cooking if desired.

Recipe By: Noelle Tarr, NTP, CPT

Find it online: https://coconutsandkettlebells.com/slow-cooker-greek-chicken/