Slow Cooker Greek Chicken
Serves
6
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
225 minutes
Ingredients
For the lemon Greek yogurt sauce:
8 oz (227 g) 2% fat plain Greek yogurt
4 cloves garlic, minced
zest of 1 lemon
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
8 oz (227 g) 2% fat plain Greek yogurt
4 cloves garlic, minced
zest of 1 lemon
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For the chicken:
2 lbs (900 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 lbs (900 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Nutrition
(Per Serving)
Calories
427
Fats
15 g
Protein
70 g
Carbs
3 g
Instructions
- In bowl, whisk together yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and ¾ teaspoon sea salt.
- Place chicken in 6-quart slow cooker. Season with ¾ teaspoon salt. Pour 6 tablespoons of yogurt sauce over chicken and toss to coat.
- Cover and cook on high for 2 to 4 hours, or on low for 4 to 6 hours.
- Remove chicken and shred. Strain cooking liquid and return 4 tablespoons to slow cooker.
- Return chicken to pot. Add 6 tablespoons of reserved yogurt sauce and toss to warm through (about 5 minutes on high).
- Serve with remaining yogurt sauce on side or drizzled over chicken.