Succulent, flavourful smoky paprika garlic chicken has been a hit in my house this week. It’s especially a huge hit with me because it’s been so easy to prepare thanks to my Crock-Pot slowcooker. Simply pop it on in the morning then enjoy a delicious meal at the end of the day with little fuss or preparation.
This smoky paprika garlic chicken is coated in a simple but tasty herb and spice blend, then served with a yummy yoghurt feta sauce on the side.
With the Crock-Pot Sear & Slow CHP700, you can use the insert over a stovetop so you can sear your meat without creating extra dishes. I seared my chicken thighs first which helps lock in the flavour. This Crock-Pot model also has a cooking timer so you can set this and it will then revert to the ‘keep warm’ function once the cooking time is over. It’s super handy for those days when you might be running a little late or need to keep it warm for others who are coming home later.
And the good news is you can WIN a CrockPot for yourself too (details to follow…)
Smoky paprika garlic chicken
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Zest from one small lemon
Juice from one small lemon
Salt and pepper
4 skinless chicken thighs, bone in
½ tablespoon olive oil
For the yoghurt feta sauce:
¼ cup Greek yoghurt
Finger sized piece of feta cheese
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons of lemon juice
In a small bowl, add the herbs, spices, salt, pepper and lemon zest. Mix to combine and rub on the chicken thighs.
Place the Crock-Pot insert on an element over a medium heat. Add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, place the chicken thighs in, ‘good’ side down to sear for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the element and place the insert in the Crock-Pot. Flip the chicken thighs so the fleshy side is facing upward. Squeeze the lemon juice around the chicken.
Turn the Crock-Pot to low and cook for 7 hours.
To make the sauce, crumble the feta and mash with a fork so it is finely broken up. Add the feta and the remaining ingredients into a small bowl and mix well. Store in fridge until dinner is ready to serve
Serve the chicken with a dollop of the sauce along with roast vegetables and some greens.
WIN WIN WIN
I’ve got a Crock-Pot to give away to one lucky reader. To be in the draw simply comment below with your favourite Crock-Pot recipe. You can check out the Crock-Pot website here for inspiration.
Competition closes 20th June and winner will be published on this post and notified by email.
CONGRATULATIONS TO VANESSA E!
This post was sponsored by Crock-Pot
Favourite would be a classic tomatoey beef stew full of winter veges. Demolished by all!
Pumpkin soup is delicious in the slow cooker!
Sausage surprise is my family’s favourite recipe!
My fave is spaghetti bolognese…the flavour is awesome after cooking away all day 🙂
Kumara, Carrot and Lentil soup is one of my favourites, yum!
My favourite recipe is a curried sausages apple onion and baked beans in the crockpot as well as a tin of tomatoes. Served with rice or mashed potatoes
I love lamb shanks done in the slow cooker, or a thai red chicken curry or macaroni cheese… oh wait was I only meant to choose one thing?? What can I say… slow cookers/crock pots are awesome! 🙂
Definitely a hearty beef stew. But looking forward to trying above recipe.
Our favourite at the moment is Thai chicken curry, and bacon hock and vegetable soup, i would love a crock pot that can sear as well! One dish would make it even easier.
Favourite crock pot meals are either butter chicken or bacon hock soup with verges. I need this crock pot that can sear in my life
The Korean style beef short ribs look delicious.
We loved doing pulled pork in our slow cooker! Long and slow is the only way to do it…so yummy! Our slow cooker was a victim of our recent renovations so we’re in desperate need of a new one before winter!
Oh, I meant to ask, do you not need any kind of sauce or liquid to cook this chicken? I’ve never done a ‘dry’ slow cooker recipe – the chicken doesn’t dry out? It sounds great otherwise!
Pulled pork or Beef Massaman Curry are my favourite slow cooker dishes.
Beef curry, coming home to the lovely smells, but must make double the recipe – one helping is not enough!!
Vietnamese chicken curry. Our crockpot is on the brink so it would be awesome if we could win this!
A whole chicken is our favorite. Rub a delicious blend of herbs and spices, leave to cook to perfection and crisp under the grill right before serving. Absolutely mouth watering!!!
Love s good veggie soup all ready after winter sports training on a cold brisk evening
I love a whole chicken with a base of carrots, celery, onion, garlic & fresh herbs. I also bang in some barley and a smidge of water or stock, when I get home from work add some broccoli to cook till dinner time and done! Full meal in one pot. Key when you work fulltime & have kids!
Pulled pork to feed the whole family…which is big and hungry! We use this for burritos one night, then create pizza with the leftovers.
Pulled pork burgers are a always a winner at our place!
Lamb stew! Yummy ??????
Lamb stew! Yummy!! 🙂
Bacon hock and vegetable soup… crock pots keep us eating healthy instead of buying takeaways, when I am busy with all the kids sport.????
My favourite has to be lamb shanks- so tender and tasty.
Have to try this too, sounds delicious
My favorite is roast pork. When its cooked I remove the fat and crackle it under the grill. The pork is so tender and juicy.
My favourite thing in a slow cooker is a simple whole chicken…stuffed with a quartered lemon and a quartered orange and a handful of garlic cloves, rubbed in olive oil and dried herbs. Delicious and easy!
Our fav is a spicy pumpkin and carrot soup! Full of veges and sooooo yum on a cold winters day!!!
The autumnal chicken sounds delicious, I’d love to try it!
Have just made your paprika garlic chicken… It’s busy cooking now… Smells divine, can’t wait to taste it later!!
Oh yah! Hope you enjoy it.
We just love a rich tasting, long, slow cooked, beef bourguignon. Cheap cuts of beef + smokey bacon + mushrooms…..served on creamy mash
I’m hungry
Lamb obsession is a firm family favourite in our house
beef cheeks in red wine yummmy
beef cheeks in red wine
Looks great. Always looking for new recipes in the slow cooker. My favorite is curried coconut chicken!
Chicken & bacon fettuccini is an easy throw together meal for the crockpot which gives us leftovers for work lunches 🙂
Silverside stays moist done in the slow cooker covered with boiled water.Roast mutton and beef stay succulent instead of drying out. Sausage casseroles fantastic. I just use it for heaps of things. This looks yummy. I’m going to try it. Thanks
Paella!! My fav 🙂
Chicken with tarragon and lemon (yum)
My favourite is honey mustard chicken done in the crockpot. ?
Our favourite is Oriental Beef Pot Roast – Absolutely delicious!
I love Honey Pork. The meat is always so succulent
My favourite is a whole chicken so I can make stock afterwards 🙂
Pea and Ham Soup.