Name: Slow Cooker Greek Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: PT-496501H37M45S
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) chicken thighs, skin on: Trim excess fat, but keep skin for flavor.; 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil: Use good quality extra-virgin olive oil.; 4 cloves garlic, minced: Freshly minced for robust flavor.; 1 lemon, zested and juiced (≈60 ml / 2 fl oz): Zest before juicing for essential oils.; 1 tsp (5 g) sea salt: Adjust to preference.; 0.5 tsp (2.5 g) black pepper: Freshly ground for complexity.; 2 tsp (6 g) dried oregano: Quintessential Greek herb.; 1 tsp (2 g) dried thyme: Complements oregano.; 1 tsp (2 g) sweet paprika: Adds sweetness and color.; 0.5 tsp (1 g) ground cumin: Adds earthy depth.; 0.25 tsp (0.5 g) sumac (optional): Tangy, lemony spice.; 200 ml (¾ cup) low-sodium vegetable broth: Control saltiness with low-sodium.

Description

This Slow Cooker Greek Chicken recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken with minimal effort, infused with herbs and lemon. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or relaxed weekend meal.

Ingredients

1.5 kg (3.3 lb) chicken thighs, skin on: Trim excess fat, but keep skin for flavor.
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil: Use good quality extra-virgin olive oil.
4 cloves garlic, minced: Freshly minced for robust flavor.
1 lemon, zested and juiced (≈60 ml / 2 fl oz): Zest before juicing for essential oils.
1 tsp (5 g) sea salt: Adjust to preference.
0.5 tsp (2.5 g) black pepper: Freshly ground for complexity.
2 tsp (6 g) dried oregano: Quintessential Greek herb.
1 tsp (2 g) dried thyme: Complements oregano.
1 tsp (2 g) sweet paprika: Adds sweetness and color.
0.5 tsp (1 g) ground cumin: Adds earthy depth.
0.25 tsp (0.5 g) sumac (optional): Tangy, lemony spice.
200 ml (¾ cup) low-sodium vegetable broth: Control saltiness with low-sodium.

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Instructions

Prepare Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, paprika, cumin, and sumac.
Sear Chicken: Sear chicken skin-side down in olive oil until golden brown.
Deglaze Skillet: Sauté garlic, then add lemon juice and broth, scraping up browned bits.
Slow Cook Chicken: Combine chicken and sauce in slow cooker; cook on LOW 6-7 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours.
Broil for Skin: Broil chicken for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy.
Prepare Tzatziki: Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, and salt.
Assemble & Serve: Serve chicken with tzatziki, cucumber, olives, feta, parsley, and olive oil.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before searing and broiling for crispier skin. Adjust cooking times based on your slow cooker and chicken pieces.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6-7 hours
Category: Poultry
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 400 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 150 mg