Shredded
Chicken Gyros Recipe
Ingredients
:
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 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
How
To Make Shredded Chicken Gyros :
In
a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, combine the first 8 ingredients; add chicken.
Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 6
minutes. Quick-release pressure. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read
at least 165°.
Remove
chicken; shred with 2 forks. Return to pressure cooker. Using tongs, place
chicken mixture on pita breads. Serve with toppings. Freeze option: Freeze
cooled meat mixture and juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in
refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and
adding a little water if necessary.
Nutrition
Facts :
1
gyro: 335 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 418mg sodium,
38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean
meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
