Description
Chicken Shawarma made in a slow cooker is the ultimate comfort food that transforms busy weeknights into delicious culinary experiences. This tender, spiced chicken dish fills your home with irresistible aromas and delivers an explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, it’s versatile enough to serve in warm pita wraps or over fluffy rice. Get ready to impress with this easy-to-follow recipe that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread or rice for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine yogurt, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Transfer the marinated chicken to the slow cooker and drizzle any leftover marinade on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken shreds easily with a fork.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker and serve with warm pita or over rice topped with fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 160mg