Our Slow Cooker Shawarma Chicken is perfect for summer!
A delicious and easy-to-make shawarma chicken dish cooked in a slow cooker, perfect for summer meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, and yogurt.
- Add the chicken thighs to the slow cooker and pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the juices in the slow cooker.
- Serve the shawarma chicken in pita bread or over rice, garnished with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator.
- Serve with fresh vegetables and tahini sauce for a complete meal.
- This dish can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg