Lemon and chicken marry with fragrant oregano in this recipe for slow-cooked chicken thighs. The chicken thighs are complemented by a refreshing Greek salad to make a delicious low-carb lunch. Make the chicken thighs and Greek salad ahead of time to pack for lunch or enjoy at any meal.

Active time: 15 minutes | Total time: 3-4 hours, 15 minutes

Slow Cooker Lemon Greek Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in (4 oz. or 115 grams each) chicken thighs, skin removed
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp + 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 4 medium tomatoes, diced
• 2 large English cucumbers, sliced
• 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 6 tbsp crumbled feta cheese, divided
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar

Directions

Season the chicken thighs all over with the salt, black pepper, garlic, and oregano. Arrange in a single layer in the slow cooker and pour the lemon juice and chicken broth over the top. Cover and cook on high for 3–4 hours or on low for 6–7 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.

While the chicken cooks, prepare the salad. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, onion and 2 tbsp feta. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and red wine vinegar, then drizzle over the vegetables and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

To serve, divide the salad evenly among four plates and place one chicken thigh alongside each portion. Top each chicken thigh with 1 tbsp feta. Serve immediately.

Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh + 1 cup Greek Salad

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 264; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 118mg; Sodium: 469mg; Carbohydrate: 15g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 27g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 853mg; Iron: 15%; Vitamin A: 2%; Vitamin C: 41%; Calcium: 19%

Originally published: October 10, 2015; Updated May 2026

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