Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma: Easy Recipe for Flavorful Family Meals
Enjoy a delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma that makes family meals easy and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 pita breads
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the spices, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Coat the chicken thighs in the spice mixture.
- Place the sliced onion at the bottom of the slow cooker and top with the seasoned chicken.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken and serve in pita bread.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with fresh vegetables and sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita with chicken
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Chicken, Shawarma, Easy Recipe, Family Meals