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Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma

Effortless Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma for Busy Nights

Discover succulent Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma that's perfect for busy nights with minimal effort and high protein.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 kg Chicken Thighs Juicy and flavorful choice.
  • 1 medium Onion Sliced; use yellow or white.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh garlic works best.
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Avocado oil is a substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Fresh juice is best.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin Essential for authentic shawarma.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Coriander Can replace with more cumin.
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika is fine.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric Don't skip this!
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust to preference.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional for spice.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Can use white pepper.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt is preferred.
For Serving
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Non-dairy yogurt for vegan option.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Optional mint for different flavor.
  • Pita Bread or Rice Warm Brown rice or gluten-free wraps are alternatives.

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Marinade: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and spices in a medium bowl.
  2. Layer Ingredients: Place sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker, add chicken thighs, and pour marinade over.
  3. Cook Chicken: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until tender.
  4. Shred Chicken: Shred the chicken in the slow cooker with two forks and mix with juices.
  5. Serve: Scoop chicken onto warm pita or rice, add yogurt, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Opt for chicken thighs for juiciness. Adjust spices to taste. Store leftovers properly in the fridge or freezer.

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