Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma
Enjoy the tender and flavorful chicken thighs cooked with aromatic shawarma spices in your slow cooker, perfect for serving in pita bread or lettuce wraps.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons shawarma spice blend
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- to taste Salt and pepper
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro) for garnish
- to serve Pita bread or lettuce wraps
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs with shawarma spices, minced garlic, olive oil, and sliced onion. Make sure the chicken is well coated with the spices.
- Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the slow cooker and stir to mix with the juices.
Serving
- Serve the chicken in pita bread or lettuce wraps, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken thighs in the spice blend for a few hours or overnight. You can adjust the spice level by adding a pinch of cayenne pepper. For a vegetarian twist, substitute the chicken with cauliflower or chickpeas; adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g