Instant Pot Chicken Gyro recipe
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
20 mins
-
Total Time
30 mins
-
Servings
6
-
Calories
363 kcal
-
Course
Main Course, Lunch
-
Cuisine
Greek
Instant Pot Chicken Gyro recipe
Description
Instant Pot Chicken Gyro recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken thighs cooked together with dried oregano, basil, thyme, minced garlic, red onion, and freshly squeezed lemon juice in chicken broth. The pressure cooking breaks down the chicken to tender, easily shreddable pieces that soak in the herb and citrus flavors. Slicing some of the red onion raw for topping adds a crisp bite to balance the soft chicken.
The method involves placing all ingredients except for the pita and tzatziki sauce into the Instant Pot, cooking at high pressure for 20 minutes, and then quick releasing. The chicken is then shredded and served inside pita breads with a dollop of tzatziki and some fresh red onion slices for added texture and brightness.
This gyro preparation is convenient for a flavorful chicken fill-in for pita sandwiches with minimal hands-on time. It pairs well with traditional accompaniments like fresh vegetables and creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. chicken thigh boneless, skinless
- 1 red onion sliced, half for cooking and half for topping
- 2 carrot large, peeled and sliced
- 1 lemon freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 6 pita bread
- tzatziki sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Place everything but the bread and sauce in the instant pot.
- Add the lid and set the valve to sealing.
- Set the pressure to 20 minutes.
- Do a quick release to release the pressure. Remover the lid.
- Slightly shred the chicken into chunks.
- Spoon the chicken the into the pita breads and spoon on the homemade sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 363kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 462mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 588mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3433IU | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
