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Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma: Easy Weeknight Dinner

A mound of vibrant yellow, shredded slow cooker chicken shawarma piled high on a white plate.
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Make authentic-tasting chicken shawarma with minimal effort using your slow cooker. This recipe delivers juicy, flavorful shredded chicken perfect for bowls, pitas, or wraps.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, coriander, turmeric, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Place the chicken breasts or thighs into the slow cooker insert.
  3. Pour the marinade over the chicken, turning to coat evenly.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board.
  6. Use two forks to shred the chicken. Alternatively, for a more traditional texture, you can slice the chicken thinly against the grain.
  7. Return the shredded or sliced chicken to the slow cooker and toss it with the remaining cooking juices to keep it moist.
  8. Serve immediately with warm pita bread, tahini sauce, and your favorite fresh vegetables for homemade chicken shawarma bowls.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours before cooking, even if you are using the slow cooker.
  • To mimic the slightly charred flavor of rotisserie shawarma, quickly broil the shredded chicken for 2-3 minutes after shredding, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • Serve this juicy shredded chicken over rice or mixed greens for a healthy slow cooker lunch idea.
  • Prepare a simple tahini sauce by whisking together 1/2 cup tahini, 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.

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Find it online: https://purecookingjoy.com/slow-cooker-chicken-shawarma-recipe/

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