Slow Cooker Greek Chicken

Name: Slow Cooker Greek Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (if using chicken thighs make sure to trim fat); 1 cup full-fat, plain Greek yogurt; 2 garlic cloves, divided; 1 medium lemon, zested; 1 medium lemon, juiced; 1 tsp salt; lemon slices for serving

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 240 minutes

Total: 250 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : The Menu Maid

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Ingredients

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1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (if using chicken thighs make sure to trim fat)1 cup full-fat, plain Greek yogurt2 garlic cloves, divided1 medium lemon, zested1 medium lemon, juiced1 tsp saltlemon slices for serving

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Instructions

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Step 1

Combine yogurt, 1 garlic clove grated, lemon zest, juice of lemon, and salt in a small bowl.

Step 2

To a large slow cooker add chicken along with 1 garlic clove minced. Pour 1/3 cup of the yogurt sauce over the chicken and toss to coat both sides. Put remaining yogurt sauce in the refrigerator until ready to serve with cooked chicken.

Step 3

Place the lid on and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-You want the chicken to easily shred with a fork.

Step 4

Once chicken is cooked remove to a plate and shred. Pour out all but 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid and add chicken back to the slow cooker. Stir in 1/4 cup more yogurt sauce and serve chicken with fresh lemon slices and additional sauce. See notes below for how to serve Greek chicken.