Mediterranean Chicken with Pepperoncini and Kalamatas
Mediterranean Chicken with Pepperoncini and Kalamatas features slow-cooked leg quarters nestled over tangy pepperoncini, briny kalamata olives, and garlic. The long braise yields tender, pull-apart meat, finished with a bright lemon-sour cream sauce that’s tangy and rich. Ideal for a cozy dinner when you want bold, sun-soaked flavors with comforting creaminess.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook6 hrs 30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mediterranean Chicken with Pepperoncini and Kalamatas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 88
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the whole pepperoncini in an even layer on the bottom of a slow cooker. Sprinkle the olive slices and the garlic over the peppers.
- 2
Rinse the chicken and pat it dry. Set it on top of the pepperoncini mixture. Sprinkle the chicken with 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, the salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Slowly pour in the lemon juice.
- 3
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 6 1/2 hours, or until the meat easily pulls away from the bone. Transfer the chicken to a warm plate and cover to keep it warm.
- 4
Turn the slow cooker to high. Skim the fat from the cooking liquid. Whisk in the sour cream until smooth. Cover and simmer on high until heated through, 8 to 10 minutes depending on your cooker. Stir in the pepper and paprika.
- Calories 1033.64 kcal High 52%
- Protein 93.29 g Good Source 187%
- Carbohydrate 73.65 g 27%
- Total Fat 32.38 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 11.3 g High 57%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 330.55 mg High 110%
- Sodium 4428.05 mg High 193%
- Dietary Fiber 15.97 g Good Source 57%
- Total Sugars 2.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 466.27 mg Good Source 36%
- Iron 1.79 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 1478.2 mg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin A 36.06 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 66.11 mg Good Source 73%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Mediterranean Chicken with Pepperoncini and Kalamatas is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 6 hrs 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Leg Quarters, Dried Lemon Peel, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 1033.64 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mediterranean Chicken with Pepperoncini and Kalamatas made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Leg Quarters, Dried Lemon Peel, Garlic, Lemon Juice. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mediterranean Chicken with Pepperoncini and Kalamatas?
- About 6 hrs 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 6 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1033.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mediterranean Chicken with Pepperoncini and Kalamatas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Mediterranean Chicken with Pepperoncini and Kalamatas healthy?
- Mediterranean Chicken with Pepperoncini and Kalamatas has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 1033.64 calories and 93.29 g of protein, or 187% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 4428.05 mg (193% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.3 g (57% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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