INGREDIENTS
1 Medium Lemon
1 1/2 Cup coarsely chopped Onion
1/4 Cup 12 halved Olives
2 Tablespoons drained Capers
1 Can whole plum Tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
12 Bone-In Chicken Thighs
1/4 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
DIRECTIONS
1. Squeeze juice from lemon to measure 1 Teaspoon. Place rind in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate. Combine lemon juice, onion and next 3 ingredients in a 5 quart electric slow cooker.
2. Sprinkle chicken with pepper. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add oil pan, swirl to coat. Place half of chicken in pan. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Place chicken in the slow cooker. Repeat procedure with chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until chicken is done.
3. Place chicken thighs on plate. Stir reserved lemon rind into sauce over chicken.
This meal is incredible. Very healthy & nutritious. This dish is perfect for a family dinner. My tummy totally craves this as I write this blog. How great!? You can be very creative with this Mediterranean Chicken entrée. Wishing you a marvelous Spring!! Enjoy every bite… Indulge in this super, excellent and wonderful chicken dish.
