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SHREDDED CHICKEN GYROS

Our family has no links to Greece of any kind, but we always have such a great time at Salt Lake City’s annual 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, UT



PREP: 20 MIN. • COOK: 3 HOURS • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS


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

Toppings: tzatziki sauce, torn romaine and sliced tomato, cucumber and onion

1. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients; add chicken. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender (a thermometer should read at least 165°).

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