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Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma

Savory Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma for Effortless Dinners

This Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma is a flavorful Middle Eastern dish bursting with spices, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Chicken Thighs or breasts for a leaner option
  • 1 medium Onion sliced thin
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
For the Marinade
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt non-dairy yogurt for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice or lime juice as an alternative
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Paprika sweet or smoked
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon optional
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
For the Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Additional Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 small Grated Cucumber optional
  • 1 clove Extra Garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together plain Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and all the spices: ground cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in a large ziplock bag and pour the marinade over them, sealing the bag tightly. Massage the marinade into the chicken.
  3. Slice the onions thinly and layer them on the bottom of your slow cooker. Place the marinated chicken on top of the onions.
  4. Set your slow cooker to high for 3-4 hours or low for 4-6 hours.
  5. Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker with two forks and let it sit for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Combine the additional Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, cumin, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
  7. Warm pitas or flatbreads, layer the shredded chicken, add yogurt sauce, and garnish with toppings like lettuce and tomatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate overnight for deeper flavors and customize spice levels to your taste.

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