Slow Cooker Chicken Avgolemono

by

Sara Lewis

Posted April 4, 2022 (Last updated April 4, 2022)

Serves

4

Total Time

9hrs

Calories

1226

In this classic Greek dish, eggs are used to create a thick, velvety broth and lemon adds a burst of citrusy freshness. This would make a wonderful filling lunch, or serve with crusty bread for dinner.

recipe-image
    Ingredients

  • Chicken thighs icon
    Chicken thighs8boned, skinned
  • Onion icon
    Onion1sliced
  • Chicken stock icon
    Chicken stock420 mlboiling
  • Lemon icon
    Lemon1grated, juice of
  • Lemon zest icon
    Lemon zestas needed
  • Salt & pepper icon
    Salt & pepperas needed
  • Water icon
    Wateras needed
  • Egg icon
    Egg2
  • Egg yolk icon
    Egg yolk2
  • Fresh parsley icon
    Fresh parsley4 tablespoonschopped
  • Fresh oregano icon
    Fresh oregano3
  • Macaroni icon
    Macaroni285 g
    Method

  • 1. Place chicken thighs and onion on a clean slow cooker bowl
  • 2. Add chicken stock, lemon zest, lemon and salt & pepper to a clean medium bowl
  • 3. Mix with tablespoon, pour into slow cooker bowl and cover
  • 4. Cook slow cooker bowl in slow cooker - 30 min, high heat
  • 5. Cook in slow cooker until cooked through - 8 hr, low heat
  • 6. Bring water to boil in a clean large saucepan
  • 7. Ad macaroni and cook until tender - 10 min
  • 8. Transfer chicken mixture to the saucepan and boil for 5 min
  • 9. Add egg, egg yolk, fresh parsley and fresh oregano to the medium bowl
  • 10. Transfer two spoonfuls of the sauce into the egg mixture and whisk until smooth
  • 11. Serve with pasta and pour the sauce over chicken

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