Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma for Juicy Flavor-Packed Dinners
Enjoy a delicious and flavorful dinner with this easy slow cooker chicken shawarma recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken thighs in the spice mixture and place them in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the juices.
- Serve in pita bread with your favorite toppings like tomatoes, cucumbers, and tzatziki.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in the spice mixture.
- Feel free to add vegetables such as bell peppers or onions to the slow cooker for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg