Description
Indulge in the flavors of Greece with these delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros. Tender, seasoned chicken topped with fresh veggies, feta, and creamy tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in warm pita bread – a true Mediterranean delight!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
For Serving:
- Pita bread or flatbread
- Chopped romaine lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Cucumber slices
- Crumbled feta
- Tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken in the slow cooker.
- Season the Chicken: Mix olive oil, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and chicken broth; pour over the chicken.
- Cook: Add sliced onions, cover, and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove, shred, and return to the slow cooker.
- Assemble Gyros: Warm pita, layer chicken, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, feta, and tzatziki sauce.
- Serve: Enjoy your homemade gyros!
Notes
- For a low-carb option, serve in lettuce wraps or over cauliflower rice.
- Tzatziki can be store-bought or homemade.
- Chicken also works well in rice bowls or salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (with toppings and pita)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
