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Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma

Mouthwatering Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma for Easy Dinners

This Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma recipe offers flavorful, tender chicken with spices, perfect for easy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Marination Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin or Ground Coriander as alternative
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Coriander or substitute with cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric optional
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 medium Red Onion sliced
For Serving Options
  • 4 pieces Pita Bread whole wheat or regular
  • 2 cups Fresh Vegetables e.g., lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes
  • Sauces e.g., tzatziki, tahini, or yogurt sauce

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until well combined.
  2. Add the boneless, skinless chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are coated thoroughly. For best taste, let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Place sliced red onion at the bottom of your slow cooker, then arrange the marinated chicken thighs on top.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low. Cook for about 4 hours or until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the slow cooker. Use two forks to shred or slice the chicken as preferred.
  6. Serve warm with pita, fresh veggies, and your favorite sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for extra flavor.

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