Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma recipe is a flavorful Middle Eastern dish made with tender, spiced chicken that is perfect for filling pita bread or flatbreads. The chicken is marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and cooked low and slow until juicy and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- juice of 1 lemon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and cayenne if using.
- Marinate Chicken: Add chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
- Cook in Slow Cooker: Place marinated chicken in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until tender and fully cooked.
- Serve: Remove chicken and shred or slice. Serve warm in pita bread or flatbreads with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and tahini or garlic sauce.
Notes
- You can also crisp the cooked chicken under the broiler for 3–4 minutes before serving for added texture.
- Pairs perfectly with rice or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating)
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
