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The Easiest Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros

The Easiest Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros for Easy Weeknight Dinners

The Easiest Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros is a healthy, Greek-inspired dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 gyros
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Substitute with thighs for extra tenderness.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced; can use garlic powder if fresh isn't available.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Can use apple cider vinegar as a substitute.
  • 1 Onion Diced; yellow or red onion works well, or use shallots.
  • 1/4 cup Water Chicken broth can add more flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Avocado oil is a suitable substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar White wine vinegar or more lemon juice works too.
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Dried oregano is a great alternative.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Allspice Can replace with a pinch of cinnamon if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Pepper Adjust according to preference or omit if unavailable.
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Fat-free; regular yogurt can be substituted.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; scale back for a milder taste if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Cucumber Finely chopped zucchini can be used instead.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped; substitute dill for a traditional touch.
  • to taste Salt Essential for flavor enhancement.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Start by spraying your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom, laying them flat.
  2. Mix the Marinade: Combine minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, diced onion, water, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, allspice, and lemon pepper in a bowl and mix well.
  3. Coat the Chicken: Pour the marinade over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the slow cooker with its lid.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Set your slow cooker to HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours until the chicken is tender.
  5. Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, grated cucumber, chopped parsley, and salt. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Shred the Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, shred it directly in the cooker using two forks.
  7. Assemble the Gyros: Warm the pocketless pitas and serve the shredded chicken in each pita topped with sliced tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and tzatziki.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Present your assembled gyros at the table, inviting everyone to customize their pitas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gyroCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 32gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allowing the chicken to marinate overnight enhances flavors. Serve with sides like Greek salad for a complete meal.

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