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Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma

Savory Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

Experience the deliciousness of Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma, a simple yet flavorful dish that’s perfect for weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs Can substitute with chicken breasts.
  • 1 Onion Sliced.
For the Marinade
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Can swap with regular or dairy-free yogurt.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Bottled lemon juice is a substitute.
  • 4 Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika Use smoked paprika for a stronger flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin Essential for authenticity.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste.
For the Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 2 Garlic Minced.
  • ½ Grated Cucumber
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • ½ tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 Salt To taste.
  • 1 Black Pepper To taste.
  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients until smooth and well-blended.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in a ziplock bag with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  3. Slice the onion and place it at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  4. Layer the marinated chicken thighs on top of the onions in the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or low for 4 to 6 hours until tender.
  6. Shred the chicken with two forks and return to the slow cooker to soak in the juices for 10 minutes.
  7. Prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing the ingredients in a bowl and refrigerating until serving.
  8. Serve the chicken in warm pitas with yogurt sauce and toppings of your choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate overnight for optimal flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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