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The Best Crockpot Chicken Gyros Recipe

The Best Crockpot Chicken Gyros Recipe


  • Author: Crystal
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

An easy and flavorful Crockpot Chicken Gyros recipe packed with Greek flavors and paired with a fresh homemade tzatziki sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 onion, diced
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1 cup fat free plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • ½ cup grated cucumber
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Add chicken breasts, garlic, lemon juice, onion, water, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, allspice, and lemon pepper.
  3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  4. Shred the chicken and stir to mix with the juices in the slow cooker.
  5. For the tzatziki sauce, combine Greek yogurt, garlic, grated cucumber, parsley, and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
  6. Serve the shredded chicken in pita bread or wraps topped with tzatziki sauce and your favorite gyro toppings.

Notes

Great served with pita, tomatoes, red onions, and feta. Make tzatziki a few hours ahead for best flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 gyro
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: chicken gyros, crockpot gyros, Greek chicken, slow cooker recipe