Description

There’s a special kind of magic that happens in a slow cooker, a gentle transformation that turns simple ingredients into something truly wonderful. This Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma is just that, a recipe that fills the house with the warmest, most inviting aromas for hours on end.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 large onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Juice of 1 lemon
Warm pita bread or rice (for serving)
Chopped tomatoes (for serving)
Chopped red onion (for serving)
Fresh parsley (for serving)
Hummus or garlic yogurt sauce (for serving)

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, and cayenne.
Place chicken thighs and sliced onion in the slow cooker. Pour marinade over and toss to coat evenly.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir to combine with the juices.
Serve in pita or over rice with tomatoes, onion, parsley, and hummus or garlic yogurt sauce.

Notes

You can prep this the night before and refrigerate. Substitute chicken breasts if preferred. Don’t skip the juices, shredding the chicken directly in the slow cooker makes it extra flavorful. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 135mg

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