Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros
Get ready to dive into these Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros—tender, zesty chicken packed with bold Mediterranean flavors, all wrapped in warm, pillowy pita bread and topped with fresh, crisp veggies and creamy tzatziki. One bite, and you’ll be hooked.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup water
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
For Serving:
- pita bread
- diced tomatoes
- sliced red onion
- sliced cucumbers
- Tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- To the slow cooker, add the chicken breasts, minced garlic, thinly sliced onion, lemon juice, water, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks right in the slow cooker.
To serve:
- Warm the pita bread in the oven or in a skillet, place shredded chicken onto each pita bread.
- Top with diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, and sliced cucumbers. Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the toppings or serve it on the side.
- Fold the chicken gyros in half and enjoy!
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Notes
- Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat thoroughly before serving.
- The cooked and shredded chicken can be frozen for up to 3 months. Ensure it's tightly sealed in a freezer-safe bag. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- While the chicken is cooking, consider adding a few bay leaves or a cinnamon stick for a unique flavor twist.
- In addition to the standard toppings, try adding shredded lettuce, crumbled feta cheese, kalamata olives, or a sprinkle of fresh dill for an extra burst of flavor.
- Nutritional values do not include the pita bread or toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 522mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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