Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma: Easy, Flavorful Family Delight
Experience the rich flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine with this easy slow cooker chicken shawarma recipe. Perfect for family dinners!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them evenly with the spice mixture.
- Place sliced onions in the bottom of the slow cooker and add the spiced chicken on top.
- Pour lemon juice over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix with the onions and juices.
- Serve with pita, rice, or salad.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with tzatziki or garlic sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma