Description
Enjoy these mouthwatering Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros, filled with succulent, tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup chopped vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers)
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them well with the marinade.
- Place the marinated chicken in your slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken into pieces using two forks.
- Warm the pita breads in a pan or microwave for a few seconds.
- Assemble your gyros by placing shredded chicken into the warm pita, topped with veggies and tzatziki sauce.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe is perfect for meal prep and can be made ahead of time. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg