Chicken Gyros
Bring the flavors of the Mediterranean to your kitchen. This blend creates tender, beautifully seasoned shredded chicken that is perfect stuffed in a pita with tzatziki and fresh veggies. Weeknight dinner just got a serious upgrade.
What You'll Need
2 lbs chicken (thighs recommended) · 1/4 cup lemon juice · 1/4 cup oil of choice · 1/4 cup water
Suggested Pairings
Warm pita or flatbread, tzatziki sauce, sliced tomato, cucumber, red onion, and fresh lemon wedges
Great For
Mediterranean night, meal prep, lighter weeknight dinners, summer entertaining
Crockpot Directions
Place chicken in crockpot. Add lemon juice, oil, water, and the packet. Cover. Cook. When chicken is tender, shred in the crockpot. Serve in pita or flatbread with tzatziki, tomatoes, onion, and lettuce.
Alternative Cooking Method
Oven: Toss chicken with lemon juice, oil, and the packet. Roast at 400°F for 25-30 minutes until cooked through. Slice or shred before serving.
Blend Ingredients
Chicken soup base (salt, dextrose, hydrolyzed corn protein, onion powder, turmeric [color], cornstarch, monosodium glutamate, tricalcium phosphate [free flowing agent], natural and artificial flavors), smoked paprika, coriander, cumin, granulated garlic, turmeric, ground cinnamon, granulated onion, oregano, ground black pepper, ground cayenne
Dietary marks reflect the blend only — not added ingredients called for in packet instructions. Always check the full recipe on the packet before cooking.
Make It a Bowl
Serve over rice or farro with tzatziki, roasted chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Make It a Salad
Slice the chicken and serve over romaine with cucumber, tomato, olives, feta, and a simple lemon vinaigrette.
Make It a Platter
Serve family style with pita, hummus, tzatziki, and a full spread of toppings for a fun build-your-own gyro night.
Make It Crispy
After the crockpot, spread shredded chicken on a sheet pan and broil 5 minutes for crispy golden edges.
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