Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma: Easy, Juicy Recipe You’ll Love
This Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma is a simple, flavorful dish that results in juicy, tender chicken, perfect for your next meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- In a bowl, combine all the spices, olive oil, lemon juice, and yogurt to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and let them sit for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Place the marinated chicken in the slow cooker and cover.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker, shred it with two forks, and return it to the cooker to absorb more juices before serving.
Notes
- Serve with pita bread and your favorite toppings.
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma, Chicken Shawarma, Easy Shawarma Recipe