Description
A flavorful and nutritious slow cooker chicken shawarma that transforms chicken thighs into tender bites infused with aromatic spices. Perfect for busy weeknights.
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 bowl, mix the garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cayenne pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken thighs, ensuring they’re nicely coated.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until it’s cooked through and tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks right in the cooker.
- Serve the shredded chicken in pita bread or wraps, topped with your choice of fresh lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and a drizzle of tahini sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider searing the chicken thighs before slow cooking. Adjust cayenne pepper for spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap with chicken and toppings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg