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Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros

Delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros for Easy Mediterranean Nights

Enjoy these Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros, a healthy Mediterranean dish that's easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 gyros
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 153
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 2 lbs Chicken Breasts Can substitute with chicken thighs for enhanced flavor.
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced) Adds aromatic depth.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is best for optimal flavor.
  • 1 medium Onion (diced) Delivers sweetness and a satisfying crunch.
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Can be substituted with avocado oil.
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used as an alternative.
  • 2 teaspoons Oregano Dried oregano works in a pinch.
  • 1 teaspoon Allspice Optional for a lighter flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Pepper Enhances the dish with additional citrus kick.
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt (fat-free) Full-fat yogurt yields a richer taste.
  • 1 medium Cucumber (grated) Squeeze out excess moisture for best texture.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped) Substitute with dill for classic tzatziki flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor.

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by spraying the insert of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the slow cooker.
  2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine garlic, lemon juice, diced onion, water, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, allspice, and lemon pepper. Stir until blended and pour over chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours until the chicken is tender.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, chopped parsley, and salt for the tzatziki sauce. Stir until combined, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Once cooked, remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
  6. Serve the shredded chicken in warm pita, topped with tzatziki sauce and fresh veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gyroCalories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 22gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, assemble your gyros just before serving to keep the pita soft and toppings crisp.

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