How to Make Mediterranean Chicken with Pepperoncini and Kalamatas - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to Mediterranean cuisine, there is an abundance of flavors and vibrant ingredients that come together to create some of the most satisfying dishes. One such dish is Mediterranean Chicken with Pepperoncini and Kalamatas - a delicious and savory recipe that brings together the bold flavors of pepperoncini and kalamata olives with tender chicken breasts.

The Mediterranean region is known for its use of fresh and flavorful ingredients, and this recipe is no exception. The combin...

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Ingredients

  • 12 pepperoncini peppers, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup sliced pitted kalamata olives
  • 8 cloves minced garlic
  • 3 ½ pounds chicken leg quarters
  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • ½ cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Layer whole pepperoncini on the bottom of a slow cooker. Sprinkle the olive slices and garlic on top of the peppers.
  • Rinse chicken and pat dry. Place on top of pepperoncini mixture. Sprinkle chicken with 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, the salt, pepper and lemon zest. Slowly pour in lemon juice.
  • Cover and cook on low 6 to 6 1/2 hours or until meat easily pulls away from bone. Remove chicken to a warm plate and cover to keep warm.
  • Turn slow cooker on high. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Whisk in sour cream until blended. Cover and simmer on high until heated through 8 to 10 minutes depending on your cooker. Stir in pepper and paprika.
  • Nutrition

    841 cal.

    • Total Fat: 56g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 249mg
    • Sodium: 2694mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 68g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 164mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 642mg