Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma is an easy, flavorful weeknight dinner. Tender, spice-rubbed chicken cooks to perfection in the slow cooker for a delicious Middle Eastern-inspired meal.
Ingredients
– 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 2 tsp ground cumin
– 2 tsp paprika
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 1 tsp onion powder
– 1 tsp ground coriander
– 1 tsp salt
– 1/2 tsp black pepper
– 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
1. 1. In a small bowl, combine the cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne.
2. 2. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker and rub the spice mixture all over the chicken.
3. 3. Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken.
4. 4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
5. 5. Shred the chicken and serve in pitas, over rice, or with your favorite toppings.
Notes
– For extra flavor, you can brown the chicken in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker.
– Serve the chicken shawarma with toppings like hummus, tzatziki, chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and fresh parsley.
– Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 360
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern