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Lemon Herb Chicken Gyro Pitas

Tender lemon-herb chicken cooks low and slow, then gets tucked into warm pita with crisp vegetables and creamy homemade tzatziki. These Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros are easy, fresh, and ideal for weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired, American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gyros
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 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 minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup grated cucumber
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt to taste
For Serving
  • Warm pocketless pita bread
  • Sliced tomatoes
  • Sliced onions
  • Sliced cucumbers
  • Lettuce

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or whisk
  • Box grater
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Forks for shredding
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

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

Notes

Let the shredded chicken sit briefly in the juices for the best flavor.
Lightly squeeze the grated cucumber if you want a thicker sauce.
Great for pita wraps, bowls, or next-day leftovers.