Description
This recipe makes tender and flavorful chicken shawarma using a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Add chicken thighs and coat well with the spice mixture.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and cover.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and mix with the juices in the slow cooker.
- Serve in pita bread with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mixture overnight.
- Serve with tahini sauce or garlic sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma, Chicken Shawarma, Easy Shawarma Recipe