Best Shredded Chicken Gyros Recipes

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SHREDDED CHICKEN GYROS



Shredded Chicken Gyros image

We go to the annual Salt Lake City Greek Festival for the awesome food. This chicken with lemon and spices is a great way to mix up our menu, and my kids are big fans! -Camille Beckstrand, Layton, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 418mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PRESSURE-COOKER SHREDDED CHICKEN GYROS



Pressure-Cooker Shredded Chicken Gyros image

Our family has no links of any kind to Greece, but we always have such a marvelous 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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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 lemon juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 whole pita breads
Toppings: Tzatziki sauce, torn romaine and sliced tomato, cucumber and onion

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, combine the first 8 ingredients; add chicken. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 6 minutes. Quick-release pressure. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 165°. , Remove chicken; shred with 2 forks. Return to pressure cooker. Using tongs, place chicken mixture on pita breads. Serve with toppings. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture and juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 418mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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