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Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma

Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma: Easy and Flavorful Home Cooking

Discover the simplicity of preparing Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma at home with this easy and flavorful recipe.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons shawarma spice mix
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 4 pita breads
  • 1/2 cup tahini sauce
  • 1 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, mix shawarma spice mix, olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Pour over the chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  4. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix with the juices in the slow cooker.
  5. Serve in pita bread topped with tahini sauce and parsley.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper to the spice mix.
  • Best served fresh, but can be enjoyed as leftovers.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pita
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 35
  • Cholesterol: 150

Keywords: Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma, Shawarma, Chicken Recipe, Easy Recipes