Crock Pot Mediterranean Chicken with Lemon-Olive Tapenade
This unique crock pot recipe features tender chicken infused with Mediterranean flavors, complemented by a zesty lemon-olive tapenade that elevates the dish to restaurant-quality. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this dish is both flavorful and visually stunning.
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Begin by seasoning the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika on both sides. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it in the crock pot. In the same skillet, add 1 diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze.
Add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, and the juice of 1 lemon, stirring to combine.
Pour this mixture over the chicken in the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the lemon-olive tapenade by combining 1 cup of pitted Kalamata olives, 1/4 cup of capers, the zest of 1 lemon, and 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley in a food processor.
Pulse until coarsely chopped. Once the chicken is done, serve it topped with the lemon-olive tapenade and garnish with additional parsley and lemon wedges for a beautiful presentation.
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