Description
A flavorful and tender chicken dish made with lemon, garlic, and herbs, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the lemon-garlic mixture over them.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Serve the chicken garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices, alongside rice or a light salad.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon-garlic mixture for a few hours before cooking.
- This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg