Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce
Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce is a delightful and healthy dinner option that brings the flavors of Greece right to your table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender, slow-cooked chicken infused with a zesty lemon and herb marinade. Paired with a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, these gyros are perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings with friends. Serve them in warm pita bread or atop fresh salads for a versatile meal everyone will love. Experience the joy of Mediterranean cuisine without the hassle—this meal is not only delicious but also nutritious and ideal for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: High (3–4 hours) / Low (6–8 hours)
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- to taste salt
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker with nonstick spray and place chicken inside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine garlic, lemon juice, onion, water, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, and mix well; pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or LOW for 6–8 hours until tender.
- Prepare tzatziki by mixing yogurt, garlic, cucumber, parsley; season with salt and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Shred cooked chicken in the slow cooker and serve on warm pita bread topped with tzatziki and your favorite veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg