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Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma

Tender slow-cooked chicken infused with warm Middle Eastern spices, perfect for wraps, bowls, or plates.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
Marinade
  • 0.75 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1.5 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1.25 tsp salt
  • 0.75 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet (optional)

Method
 

  1. Whisk yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices together.
  2. Coat chicken thoroughly with marinade.
  3. Place chicken in slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  4. Shred chicken and return to cooking juices.
  5. Optional: Broil shredded chicken for crisp edges before serving.

Notes

Broiling the shredded chicken adds traditional shawarma texture and flavor.