Description
A delightful Crockpot Greek Lemon Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken with zesty lemon, garlic, and oregano that brings a taste of Greece to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Juice the lemons and mix the lemon juice with olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl to create the marinade.
- Place the chicken in the crockpot and pour the lemon marinade over the chicken.
- Add the chicken broth to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- For optional crispy skin, broil the chicken in the oven for a few minutes after cooking.
- Serve the chicken on a platter, drizzling the cooking juices over it. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh parsley.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. This dish pairs well with rice or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: crockpot, Greek, chicken, lemon, dinner, easy recipe