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Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros

Succulent Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros with Creamy Tzatziki

This Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros recipe offers a healthy and easy Mediterranean dinner with tender chicken and homemade tzatziki.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Tzatziki Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 gyros
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 153
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts Can substitute with boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a more tender bite.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Use fresh for the best results.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is preferred.
  • 1 medium Onion Can substitute with shallots for a milder flavor.
  • 1 cup Water Essential for cooking the chicken.
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Can swap with any light cooking oil.
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar Substitute with apple cider vinegar or extra lemon juice.
  • 2 teaspoons Oregano Dried oregano works well.
  • 1 teaspoon Allspice Omit for a more traditional gyro flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Full-fat for richness or fat-free for a lighter option.
  • 1 medium Grated Cucumber Squeeze out excess moisture before mixing.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Substitute with fresh dill for a tasty twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to your taste preferences.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place the chicken breasts inside evenly.
  2. In a bowl, combine minced garlic, lemon juice, onion, water, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, allspice, and lemon pepper. Stir until well-blended.
  3. Pour the marinade over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Set to HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours.
  4. While cooking, prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, garlic, grated cucumber, parsley, and salt. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Once cooked, shred the chicken in the slow cooker with two forks.
  6. Serve the shredded chicken on warm pocketless pita bread with tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and lettuce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gyrosCalories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 24gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and allow the tzatziki to rest properly to develop flavor. Pocketless pita is ideal for serving.

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