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SkinnyMS

Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros

Homemade with fresh ingredients, these gyros are full of flavors and nutrients that will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time4 hours 45 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Diabetic-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, Low-Carb, Slow Cooker
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 248kcal
Author: SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 onion small
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 pounds ground chicken
  • 2 eggs whisked
  • 1/2 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs plain
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 12 whole-wheat naan bread or pita bread rounds, 6 inch

Toppings

  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt low-fat, plain
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges

Instructions

  • In a food processor, pulse onion and garlic until pureed.
  • In a large bowl, stir together onion puree, ground chicken, eggs, breadcrumbs, lemon (juice and zest), thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix together until well combined.
  • Form into a large ball and place in a 4-quart crockpot which has been drizzled with olive oil. Cover and cook for 4-6 hours on high, or 6-8 hours on low.
  • Unplug crockpot and remove lid 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the gyros to set and cut into nice slices.
  • When ready to serve, remove meat from the slow cooker. Slice and serve on warmed pita bread topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, yogurt, and fresh-squeezed lemon juice. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5gyros | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 228mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 7
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 7