Ingredients
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (whole, 2%, or lowfat)
2–4 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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๐งด Use plain, unflavored Greek yogurt for best thickness; whole milk yogurt offers richer flavor.
๐ง Fresh minced or grated garlic is ideal; garlic powder works in a pinch.
๐ Fresh lemon juice and zest are key for brightness and tenderizing; avoid substitutes.
- 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
