Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros
Enjoy the delicious taste of chicken gyros with a tender slow-cooked chicken, aromatic herbs, and fresh toppings. Perfect for busy weeknights!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Pita bread for serving
- Toppings: diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a slow cooker, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir well to create a fragrant marinade.
- Coat the Chicken: Add the chicken thighs and coat them thoroughly with the marinade.
- Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks, then return it to the slow cooker.
- Assemble Your Gyros: Serve the shredded chicken in pita bread with toppings of diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and tzatziki sauce.
Notes
Pair with a Greek salad or roasted potatoes for a complete meal. Store leftovers for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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