Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma

Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma is a tender and flavorful dish marinated in spices, perfect for pitas, rice, or salads.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Additional Time 4

Total Time 8 10

Course main

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Servings servings

Calories 284 kcal

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

Chicken

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 large sweet onion, sliced thick (about ½ inch pieces)

For the marinade

⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons smoked paprika (or regular paprika as a substitute)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1.5 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.25-0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a large bowl or plastic bag. Add the chicken thighs and mix well to coat all of the chicken in the marinade. Cover the bowl or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Add the onion slices to the slow cooker insert. Add the marinated chicken on top of the onions, with as much of the marinade as you can get out of the bowl/bag.
Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-6 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the chicken thighs and roughly chop the chicken. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and stir until well mixed with the sauce and the onions. Let sit for 10-15 minutes to help the chicken absorb the juices and flavor.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

The recipe calls for chicken thighs for their fat and flavor. Marinade for at least 4 hours, overnight is ideal. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 5 days and freeze great.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 39gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 488mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Keyword chicken shawarma, comfort food, Easy Dinner, marinated chicken, oven-free, slow cooker

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