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Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Recipe

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๐Ÿ— This Slow Cooker Greek Chicken combines tender chicken with tangy herbs and bright Mediterranean flavors for a wholesome meal.
๐Ÿ‹ The creamy lemon Greek yogurt sauce adds a fresh and zesty twist that makes every bite flavorful and satisfying.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 cup plain Greek yogurt (whole, 2%, or lowfat)

24 garlic cloves, minced or finely grated

2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Instructions

1-Gather all ingredients and prepare the chicken by trimming any excess fat. Make sure the garlic is minced and the lemons are zested and juiced for freshness.

2-In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 3/4 teaspoon of the salt to form the sauce.

3-Place the chicken in a 6-quart slow cooker and sprinkle it evenly with the remaining 3/4 teaspoon of salt.

4-Pour about one-third cup (approximately 80ml) of the Greek yogurt sauce over the chicken, tossing to coat it well. Cover and refrigerate the rest of the sauce.

5-Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 2-4 hours or on LOW for 4-6 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.

6-Remove the chicken and slice it into strips or shred it with two forks for easy serving.

7-Strain the cooking liquid from the slow cooker, then return about 1/4 cup (approximately 60ml) of the strained liquid back in.

8-Add the chicken back, pour another one-third cup (approximately 80ml) of the reserved sauce over it, and toss to coat.

9-Cover and warm on HIGH for 5 minutes, then serve with the remaining sauce for dipping or drizzling.

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Notes

๐Ÿงด Use plain, unflavored Greek yogurt for best thickness; whole milk yogurt offers richer flavor.
๐Ÿง„ Fresh minced or grated garlic is ideal; garlic powder works in a pinch.
๐Ÿ‹ Fresh lemon juice and zest are key for brightness and tenderizing; avoid substitutes.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 188 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 571 mg
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 1 g
  • Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 34 g