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Chicken Gyros

Savory Chicken Gyros: Simple Slow Cooker Bliss at Home

Enjoy tender Chicken Gyros with homemade tzatziki sauce, bringing the flavors of Greece to your home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 gyros
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
For the Spices
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Paprika add cayenne for extra kick
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Tzatziki Sauce homemade preferred
  • 1 cup Tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup Cucumbers sliced
  • 1 cup Red Onions sliced
  • 4 pieces Pita Bread warm before assembling

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros
  1. Slice the yellow onion and place it evenly at the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Combine minced garlic, chicken broth, olive oil, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a medium mixing bowl and whisk until blended.
  3. Layer the boneless chicken breasts on top of the sliced onions, then pour the marinade over the chicken.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker, shred it, and mix with caramelized onions and juices.
  6. Warm the pita bread, fill it with the shredded chicken, and top with tzatziki sauce and fresh toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gyroCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze chicken mixture for up to 3 months.

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