Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma is a delightful and aromatic dish that fills your home with irresistible flavors. This recipe features tender, spiced chicken thighs cooked to perfection in a slow cooker, creating a meal that’s not only easy to prepare but also bursts with taste. Ideal for busy weeknights or gatherings, it pairs wonderfully with fresh veggies, pita bread, or rice, making it a versatile favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, and olive oil.
- Coat the chicken with the spice mixture and drizzle lemon juice over the top.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours until the chicken shreds easily with a fork.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and serve with warm pita or over rice topped with fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg