Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chicken Shawarma made effortlessly in your slow cooker. Juicy, marinated chicken thighs slowly cook to tender perfection, enveloped in a symphony of aromatic spices. This dish transforms any ordinary meal into a festive gathering, leaving everyone craving seconds. Serve it warm in pita bread or over a bed of rice, topped with fresh veggies for a delightful experience that brings the taste of the Middle East right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground paprika (sweet or smoked)
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread or rice for serving
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping garlic and measuring spices.
- In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Coat the chicken thighs thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Place marinated chicken in the slow cooker and pour any remaining marinade over it.
- Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with forks.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and serve warm in pita bread or over rice with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 298mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg