Slow Cooker Yogurt Marinated Chicken
Learn how to make yogurt marinated chicken with this easy dinner recipe. Tender, flavorful, and perfect for meal prep!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts about 2 pounds
- 1 c plain Greek yogurt
- 4 t minced garlic cloves
- 2 t lemon zest
- 2 T lemon juice
- 1 t salt
- Parsley to serve - optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic, zest, lemon juice and salt.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Spread half of the yogurt mixture over the chicken, reserving the rest for later and store in the fridge while waiting.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, strain off the excess liquid.
- Using two forks, shred the chicken into pieces.
- Combine the shredded chicken with the remaining yogurt marinade.
- Sprinkle with parsley.
- Serve over pita bread, with cucumbers, onions, etc.
Notes
Storage: Chicken should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.