Description
This Slow Cooker Greek Chicken recipe is a delicious and flavorful dish that is easy to prepare. With a Mediterranean-inspired marinade and a mix of olives and feta cheese, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- juice of 1 lemon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, red wine vinegar, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken in the slow cooker and pour the marinade over it. Add red onion and olives on top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Finish: Sprinkle with feta cheese and parsley before serving. Serve with rice, orzo, warm pita, and tzatziki if desired.
Notes
- You can marinate the chicken overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Recipe works well with bone-in chicken thighs.
- Leftovers are great for wraps, salads, or grain bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
