Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 onion (sliced); ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 teaspoons paprika (sweet or smoked); 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (for sauce); 1 teaspoon garlic (minced, for sauce); 2 tablespoons cucumber (grated, for sauce); 1 teaspoon cumin (for sauce); 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for sauce); ¼ teaspoon salt (for sauce); ¼ teaspoon black pepper (for sauce); ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (for sauce); Pitas (for serving with lettuce, red onion, cucumbers, tomatoes)

Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma

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If you’re craving a delicious and aromatic meal that’s effortless to prepare, this Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma Recipe is just what you need! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish features tender chicken thighs marinated in a blend of spices, creating a flavorful experience that will transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean. With minimal prep time, you can set it and forget it while the slow cooker works its magic. Served in pitas with fresh veggies and a creamy yogurt sauce, this meal is not only satisfying but also a family favorite. Enjoy cooking together and savoring every bite!

Author: Valentina
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Yield: Serves 6
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

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2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 onion (sliced)
⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons paprika (sweet or smoked)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (for sauce)
1 teaspoon garlic (minced, for sauce)
2 tablespoons cucumber (grated, for sauce)
1 teaspoon cumin (for sauce)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (for sauce)
¼ teaspoon salt (for sauce)
¼ teaspoon black pepper (for sauce)
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (for sauce)
Pitas (for serving with lettuce, red onion, cucumbers, tomatoes)

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Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and spices.
Marinate chicken thighs in the mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Layer sliced onions at the bottom of a slow cooker.
Place marinated chicken on top of onions.
Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 4-6 hours.
Once cooked and tender, shred the chicken using two forks.
Prepare a yogurt sauce by mixing yogurt with garlic, grated cucumber, cumin, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Serve shredded chicken in pitas topped with yogurt sauce and fresh veggies.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pita filled with shawarma (150g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 105mg

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