Slow Cooker

Lemony Chicken Gyros

Tzatziki Slaw and Oregano Roasted Potatoes
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Ingredients

  • ¾ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp grated lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • ½ Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ (6-count) pkg pita bread rounds (preferably whole wheat)
  • 1 Roma tomato, thinly sliced
  • Tzatziki Slaw (recipe follows)

Instructions

  1. Place chicken, onion and garlic in a 4-quart slow cooker; sprinkle with lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, oil and oregano.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW 7 to 8 hours or until chicken is done. Shred chicken using 2 forks; season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat pita bread according to package directions. Serve chicken in pitas with tomatoes and Tzatziki Slaw.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ½ organic English cucumber, peeled and seeded
  • 1 (5.3-oz) carton plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp dried dill
  • ½ tsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ (10-oz) pkg angel hair coleslaw
  • ¾ lb organic red potatoes, cut into wedges
  • ½ Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Chop half of cucumber, and place in a bowl. Shred remaining cucumber using large holes of a box grater.
  2. Stir together yogurt, shredded cucumber, garlic, dill and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Stir in chopped cucumber and slaw mix. Serve in gyros.
  4. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  5. Toss together potatoes, oil, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste in a single layer on a greased baking sheet.
  6. Bake 20 minutes or until browned and tender.

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