Description
Classic comfort food with a Mediterranean soul—this slow cooker Greek lemon chicken & potatoes is tender, zesty, and deeply satisfying. It’s the kind of dish that fills your home with irresistible aroma and your plate with feel-good flavor. Healthy never tasted so cozy.
Ingredients
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
4 garlic cloves, minced
Juice of 2 lemons
Zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp dried oregano
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh parsley & lemon wedges to serve
Instructions
Layer the base: Place halved baby potatoes in the bottom of your slow cooker.
Flavor it up: In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Add the chicken: Rub chicken thighs with the lemon-oregano mix. Place them on top of the potatoes, skin-side up. Pour any extra marinade over the top.
Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is fall-apart tender and potatoes are perfectly soft.
Finish strong: Optional—broil chicken for 3–5 minutes for crispy skin. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 6–7 hrs (low) or 3–4 hrs (high)
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 430
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 28g