Chicken and Bacon in Slow Cooker
This chicken and bacon recipe works well for dinner but you could also use the chicken and bacon mixture for lunches during the week. Double the recipe and then store half in the fridge and use as need during the week.
Ingredients:
- 1kg Free Range Chicken Thighs
- 8-10 slices Free Range bacon
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsps dried thyme
- 1 tbsp dried rosemary
- 2 tbsps olive oil for slow cooker
- 3 tbsps olive oil after cooking
- 1 tbsp salt
Method:
- Place all the ingredients into your slow cooker and mix together. You can roughly chop chicken and bacon if you desire but its not necessary.
- Cook on low temperature for anywhere from 4 to 6 hours depending on how much time you have.
- Shred the meat and mix through with the 3 tbsp olive oil.
- Serve with a refreshing cucumber salad, in lettuce cups topped with avocado or as burritos.
About Michele Lyons
Michele Lyons spent 25 years working in the corporate environment with 10 years as an Executive Assistant at a senior level. A couple of years ago Michele decided to forgo the long hours in the city to work closer to home and spend more time with her two teenage boys. Michele started working with us at the Farmers Markets and her excellent organisation skills meant she quickly moved into the office. Since Michele joined The Free Range Butcher her role has expanded to include all things administration, recipe testing, inspirational ideas, marketing, communications and all round keeping the team organised and on track. As long as Michele’s has had her morning coffee you can ask her anything!
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