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Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma

Savory Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma for Effortless Family Meals

This Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma recipe brings bold flavors and effortless preparation to your family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Marination Time 2 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs can substitute with chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil can replace with avocado oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced fresh for the best flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin can use ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Coriander substitute with curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika regular paprika may be used
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric can omit if unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon a pinch of nutmeg can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Salt best to use sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper use freshly ground for best results
  • 1 small Lemon Juice freshly squeezed is recommended
For the Cooking Base
  • 1 large Red Onion substitutable with shallots or yellow onion
  • 4-6 pieces Flatbreads recommended for wrapping and serving

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
  2. Take chicken thighs and apply the marinade evenly over the chicken. Allow marinating for at least 15 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  3. Slice red onion and layer it at the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the marinated chicken thighs on top.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set to cook on low for 4 hours. Check for doneness; chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it into bite-sized pieces, mixing in the caramelized onions.
  6. Warm flatbreads, then assemble the meal by scooping shredded chicken into each flatbread and add desired garnishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate the chicken for several hours for maximum flavor. Adjust spices and toppings according to preference.

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