Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
388 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros
Description
This recipe makes use of boneless, skinless chicken thighs combined with half the sliced red onion, sliced carrots, lemon juice, dried oregano, basil, thyme, minced garlic, and chicken broth in a slow cooker. The mixture cooks low and slow for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours until the chicken can be shredded easily. The shredded meat is stirred back into the cooking juices and vegetables to absorb more flavor.
The accompanying tzatziki sauce is freshly prepared by peeling and deseeding a cucumber, then shredding it and mixing with Greek yogurt, dill, salt, and minced garlic to create a cooling, herbed sauce. This is served atop the chicken mixture placed on warm pita bread, offering a balanced bite of savory, tangy, and fresh tastes.
This dish works well as a casual meal and can be served with additional toppings or sides as desired. The slow cooker method yields moist, tender chicken with infused herb flavors, contrasting with the crisp freshness of the tzatziki.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs. chicken thigh boneless, skinless
- 1 red onion divided, sliced
- 2 carrot peeled and sliced, large
- 1 lemon freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 cucumber
- 1 Tablespoon dill or 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill, dried
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic minced
For Serving:
- 6 pita bread
Instructions
For the Chicken:
- Place the chicken thighs, half of the red onions, sliced carrots, lemon juice, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, minced garlic and chicken broth in a crock pot.
- Cover crock pot with lid and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours until the chicken is easily shreddable.
- Shred the chicken and stir it into the ingredients in the crock pot.
For the Tzatziki:
- Peel and deseed the cucumber.
- Shred the cucumber into small pieces.
- Stir the cucumber in a small bowl with the remaining tzatziki ingredients until well combined.
For Serving:
- Serve the chicken mixture on pitas topped with the tzatziki sauce and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 707mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 706mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3518IU | 70% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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