Description
Enjoy authentic Middle Eastern flavors with this easy slow cooker chicken shawarma recipe. It delivers tender, flavorful chicken with minimal effort, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping.
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) chicken thighs, trimmed
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 3 Tbsp (45 g) shawarma spice blend
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tsp (5 g) sea salt
- 0.5 tsp (2 g) black pepper
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) roasted red pepper puree
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) low-fat yogurt, for serving
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) tahini
- 2 Tbsp (30 g) parsley, chopped
- 1 Tbsp (15 g) sumac powder
- 1 Tbsp (15 g) cilantro leaves
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 4 whole-wheat pita breads
- 1 cup (150 g) shredded red cabbage
Instructions
- Prepare Spice Paste: Combine spices, garlic, lemon juice, oil, salt, and pepper into a paste.
- Marinate Chicken: Coat chicken thighs with the spice paste and let marinate for 10+ minutes.
- Slow Cook: Cook marinated chicken on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until tender.
- Shred Chicken: Shred chicken in the slow cooker and stir in juices.
- Make Sauce: Whisk yogurt, tahini, pepper puree, lemon juice, and salt.
- Warm Pita: Warm pita bread if desired.
- Assemble & Serve: Serve chicken with pita, cabbage, sauce, and garnishes.
Notes
For best results, use chicken thighs as they remain moist during slow cooking. Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-7 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg