Perfect Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Gyros in 6 Hours
Tender and flavorful Greek-style chicken cooked in a slow cooker, perfect for stuffing into pita bread with fresh veggies and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, sliced
Instructions
- Combine all spices, olive oil, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Coat chicken thighs evenly with the spice mixture.
- Place sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add chicken thighs on top of the onions.
- Pour chicken broth into the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred chicken with two forks before serving.
- Serve in pita bread with sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the best tzatziki sauce.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg