Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Slow cooker chicken gyros are easy, flavorful, and amazing any day-of-the-week. Chicken thighs are slow cooked to tender, juicy perfection then wrapped up in pita along with tzatziki and veggies for a can't miss meal!

Prep Time10

Cook Time4

Total Time4 10

Course: Brunch, dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Greek inspired

Keyword: crockpot chicken gyro, easy gyros, slow cooker chicken gyros

Servings:

Calories: 596kcal

Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

3.5 quart slow cooker or larger
measuring spoons and cups
mixing spoons
non-stick spray

Ingredients

2 - 2.5 lbs chicken thighs breasts would work too but will be dryer
1 red onion diced
2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon garlic minced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoon dried oregeno
pinch salt and black pepper

Instructions

place chicken into bottom of slow cooker
2 - 2.5 lbs chicken thighs
add 2 - 2.5 lbs chicken thighs, 1 red onion, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp dried parsley, 1 tbsp garlic , 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tsp dried oregeno, andpinch salt and black pepper. Stir to combine
1 red onion, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp dried parsley, 1 tbsp garlic , 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tsp dried oregeno, pinch salt and black pepper
cover slow cooker and cook until internal temperature of chicken is 165℉ (2-3 hours on high or 4-6 on low)
remove chicken and slice or break into chunks
return cut chicken to slow cooker and mix with juices
Serve chicken in a pita wrap topped with tzatziki sauce and your choice of onions, parsley, tomatoes and cucumbers.

Notes

nutritional values are for chicken only and do not include pita, tzatziki, or other condiments.

See information above for alternative cooking suggestions.

Nutrition