Description
Tender, spiced chicken thighs slow-cooked in a yogurt-lemon marinade with warm Middle Eastern spices. Perfect for wraps, rice bowls, or served solo with your favorite sides.
Ingredients
- 1 kg boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 60 ml (¼ cup) chicken broth or water
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and coat thoroughly in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray or lightly grease it. Place the sliced onion in the bottom.
- Put the marinated chicken (with as much marinade as possible) on top of the onions. Pour the chicken broth (or water) around the edges.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is very tender and shreds easily.
- Remove the chicken, shred or slice it, and return it to the slow cooker. Stir so the chicken soaks up the juices. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb flavor.
- Serve warm in pita, rice bowls, or on its own with your favorite sides and sauces.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for best flavor, but even 1 hour can help if you’re short on time.
- Try broiling the shredded chicken for a few minutes for crispy edges.
- Swap in coconut yogurt for a dairy-free option (flavor will vary).
- Use leftover chicken in wraps, salads, or grain bowls throughout the week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
