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Shredded Chicken Gyros

Name: Shredded Chicken Gyros
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 8 whole pita breads; Optional toppings: Tzatziki sauce, torn romaine, and sliced tomato, cucumber and onion

9 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 3 hours

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Feb. 17, 2022

Our family always has such a wonderful time at the annual Salt Lake City Greek Festival. One of my favorite parts is all the awesome food. This meal is a good way to mix up our menu, and my kids are big fans. —Camille Beckstrand, Layton, Utah

Shredded Chicken Gyros Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

2 medium onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 whole pita breads
Optional toppings: Tzatziki sauce, torn romaine, and sliced tomato, cucumber and onion

Directions

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine first 9 ingredients; add chicken. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender (a thermometer should read at least 165°).

Remove chicken from slow cooker. Shred with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Using tongs, place chicken mixture on pita breads. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 gyro (calculated without toppings): 337 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 418mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Shredded Chicken Gyros

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