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Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce
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Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce is a delightful dish that transforms tender chicken into a flavorful meal with minimal effort. This recipe combines succulent chicken marinated in a zesty lemon and herb blend, slow-cooked to perfection until it easily shreds apart. Paired with a creamy tzatziki sauce made from Greek yogurt, fresh cucumber, and garlic, these gyros are both satisfying and refreshing. Serve them wrapped in warm pita bread along with your favorite veggies for an unforgettable dining experience that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish promises to be a new family favorite!

Ingredients

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  • 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 apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup grated cucumber
  • Salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken inside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, lemon juice, diced onion, water, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, oregano, and lemon pepper; pour over chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or LOW for 6–8 hours until chicken is tender.
  4. Shred the cooked chicken using two forks.
  5. For tzatziki sauce, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic (for sauce), chopped parsley, and salt in a bowl; refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
  6. Serve shredded chicken in warm pita bread topped with tzatziki sauce and fresh veggies.

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