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Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros

Enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean with these easy-to-make slow cooker chicken gyros, served with a creamy homemade Tzatziki sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated cucumber
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • to taste Salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and place the chicken breasts inside.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the minced garlic, lemon juice, diced onion, water, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, allspice, and lemon pepper.
  3. Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 6-8 hours.
  4. While the chicken cooks, prepare the Tzatziki sauce by mixing all sauce ingredients together in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Once cooked, shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks.
Serving
  1. Serve the shredded chicken with warm pocketless pita bread, sliced tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, lettuce, and the prepared Tzatziki sauce.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for about 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze the chicken for up to 3 months and reheat as needed. You can also make this dish ahead of time and reheat before serving. For added spice, include cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes.