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Slow Cooker Chicken Gyro

Savory Slow Cooker Chicken Gyro with Creamy Tzatziki Delight

Experience the aromatic delight of Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros with Creamy Tzatziki, perfect for busy weeknights.
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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: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 153
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Can substitute with chicken thighs
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced; consider using roasted garlic
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Substitute with apple cider vinegar if needed
  • 1 Onion Diced; red onion can be used
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Can replace with avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar Can be substituted with white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Oregano Fresh oregano preferred for better flavor
  • 1/4 tsp Allspice Optional
  • 1 tsp Lemon Pepper Regular pepper can be used
For the Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Fat Free Plain Greek Yogurt Regular yogurt can be used for richer taste
  • 1/2 cup Grated Cucumber Squeeze out excess moisture
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley Fresh preferred over dried
  • Salt To taste

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Slow Cooker: Spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and place the chicken inside.
  2. Make Marinade: In a bowl, combine garlic, lemon juice, onion, water, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, allspice, and lemon pepper. Pour over chicken.
  3. Cook: Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender.
  4. Prepare Tzatziki: Mix Greek yogurt, garlic, cucumber, parsley, and salt in a bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Shred Chicken: Remove lid and shred chicken in the cooker. Mix with juices.
  6. Serve: Scoop chicken into warm pitas, top with tzatziki and additional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gyroCalories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 18gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 370mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure to squeeze excess moisture from cucumber and allow tzatziki to chill for best flavor.

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