Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros

April 21, 2017

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Loaded with plenty of fresh herbs, lemon, garlic, and Mediterranean flavor, these Crock Pot Chicken Gyros are a healthy, 10-minute dinner for your busiest days! The juicy, tender chicken is delicious when stuffed in a pita, piled high on rice, or tossed in a salad. Finish the gyro chicken with tzatziki sauce, hummus, olives, pickled red onions, or any of your other favorite toppings.

2 lbs. boneless ( skinless chicken thighs )
1 red onion ( sliced plus additional for serving, if desired )
4 large carrots ( peeled and chopped into chunks )
juice from 1 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 cloves garlic
Olive oil (about 1 tablespoon), salt, and pepper
For serving: pita bread (or rice or salad); Tzatziki sauce; feta cheese; sliced red onion; sliced olives; sliced tomatoes; lettuce; sliced cucumber

Place chicken in a large Ziploc bag. Drizzle with olive oil. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Add oregano, basil, thyme, and garlic to the bag. Seal the bag, toss to coat the chicken. You can...

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Nutritions

Calories
169

Sodium
548mg
22% DV

Fat
3g
5% DV

Protein
15g
31% DV

Carbs
17g
5% DV

Fiber
5g
20% DV