Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma: Easy, Juicy Recipe for Home Chefs
A delicious slow cooker chicken shawarma recipe that’s easy to make and bursting with flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 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 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs, olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Add the spice mixture and coat the chicken well.
- Place the chicken in a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir in the fresh parsley.
Notes
- Serve with pita bread, fresh vegetables, and your favorite sauces.
- Adjust the spices to your preference for more or less heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma