Description
Flavor-packed chicken shawarma made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Pita bread or wraps for serving
- Toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and tahini sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cayenne pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker and pour in any remaining marinade. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once done, shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks, mixing it with the juices for flavor.
- Serve in warm pita bread or wraps, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and tahini sauce.
Notes
For maximum tenderness, cook on low. Marinate overnight for deeper flavor. Serve with a drizzle of tahini sauce for added richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg