Description
A flavorful chicken shawarma made easily in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 4 pitas
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup tahini sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, spices, and lemon juice.
- Add chicken thighs and coat them evenly with the marinade.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks.
- Serve in pitas with lettuce, tomato, and tahini sauce.
Notes
- Adjust spices according to your taste.
- Serve with pickles for added flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita with filling
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Shawarma, Slow Cooker, Middle Eastern Recipe