Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma is a flavorful and aromatic dish that transports your taste buds to the Middle East. With tender, marinated chicken infused with a blend of spices, garlic, and zesty lemon, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings with family and friends. Served warm on pita bread or over rice, it’s a delightful meal that’s both effortless to prepare and impressive to serve.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread or rice for serving
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for easy preparation.
- In a bowl, mix garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Coat chicken breasts in the marinade and let rest while you prepare the slow cooker.
- Place marinated chicken in the slow cooker and pour any remaining marinade over it.
- Cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- Shred chicken in the slow cooker and serve warm on pita bread or over rice with fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup shredded chicken (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 75mg