These slow cooker Greek drumsticks are packed with flavor and become fall-off-the-bone tender.
This Greek-style chicken is simple to prepare and tastes fantastic. You can marinate the drumsticks overnight in a zip-top bag with the yogurt-based marinade for deeper flavor, or assemble and cook the same day. Because the slow cooker warms gradually, the chicken has time to absorb the lemon, garlic, and herb notes from the marinade. If you enjoy Greek-inspired slow cooker recipes, try chicken gyros for another bright, fresh option.
The marinade combines plain yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, parsley, salt and pepper. These straightforward, natural ingredients create a lot of flavor with minimal effort.
After slow cooking the drumsticks are juicy and tender. For a crisp finish, briefly brown them under the oven broiler for a few minutes per side.
More drumstick recipes for your crockpot:
Try bold, spicy options like Buffalo Drumsticks or Bang Bang Chicken Drumsticks for a kick. For a quicker weeknight meal, Chicken in a Hurry or BBQ Ranch Chicken and Potatoes are both easy and satisfying. If you prefer sweet or citrus notes, Orange Chicken Drumsticks or a classic slow cooker chicken drumsticks recipe are great choices.
This recipe delivered great Greek flavor that my whole family enjoyed. I hope you give it a try and have a wonderful week.
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Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Drumsticks
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Equipment
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Slow cooker, 4 quart or larger
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- juice of 1 lemon about 2 tablespoons
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
Instructions
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Place the drumsticks in the slow cooker. In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, parsley, salt and pepper.
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Pour the yogurt mixture over the chicken, coating each piece.
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Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours. Avoid opening the lid during cooking to maintain temperature.
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If you prefer crisp skin, place the cooked drumsticks under the oven broiler for about 3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
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Serve and enjoy.
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Note: For extra flavor, combine the chicken and yogurt mixture in a zip-top bag and refrigerate overnight before cooking.
Nutrition
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