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Mediterranean Chicken with Pepperoncini and Kalamatas

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"A bright flavorful spring or summer dish delicious any time of the year. Serve over couscous or white or brown rice."
Mediterranean Chicken with Pepperoncini and Kalamatas Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 12 times with an average star rating of 4.0
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  6 Hrs 30 Min
READY IN  6 Hrs 50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 12 pepperoncini peppers, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup sliced pitted kalamata olives
  • 8 cloves minced garlic
  • 3 1/2 pounds chicken leg quarters
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

  1. Layer whole pepperoncini on the bottom of a slow cooker. Sprinkle the olive slices and garlic on top of the peppers.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2008 by HOYAWOMAN 
This is really tasty! I used chicken breasts (4) and cooked it for about the same time as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2008 by SANDY MAC 
Really tasty dish. Rveryone wants copies of threcipe but Ihave given the website instead. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2008 by sweet_cuppin_cakes 
I do not like bland food, but this recipe has too many flavors competing. The flavors of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2008 by Vincent C. Xenakis 
I thought this was a good dissh. Two of my neighbors loved it. I enjoyed it and it was easy to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2008 by Pamela 
wow - this one packs a lot of heat. My hubby loved it! I didn't count the pepperoncinis or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2008 by CHARGORD 
I was a bit disappointed in this recipe; it sounded so good but just didn't quite fit the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by sherrill 
Yum MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2008 by Adriana 
This was awesome!! I though the flavor was perfect and it had a "kick" to it, from the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2009 by Shralp 
Most excellent. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2009 by Linda Grein 
This was a very good tasting recipe and I thank you for it. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Mediterranean Chicken with Pepperoncini and Kalamatas

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 746

  • Total Fat: 47g
  • Cholesterol: 249mg
  • Sodium: 2144mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 67.5g

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