Shredded Chicken Gyros

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Taste of Home magazine

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 180 minutes
Serves 8 people

Categories: Sandwiches-burgers

Ingredients

  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp. lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 whole pita breads
  • Toppings: tzatziki sauce, torn romaine and sliced tomato, cucumber and onion

Directions

  1. In a l3 quart slow cooker, combine first no one ingredients, add chicken, cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender ( thermometer should read at least 165 degrees).

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

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