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Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma with spices and toppings

Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma

A delicious and easy Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma that brings the flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine into your home with tender, juicy chicken and aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with vegetable oil or coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for added spice
  • 1 piece lemon, juiced
  • to taste pieces fresh parsley for garnish
  • to serve pieces pitas, wraps, or rice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a slow cooker, combine garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice.
  2. Add the chicken thighs and coat them well with the spice mixture.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  2. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
Serving
  1. Serve the chicken in pitas, wraps, or over rice, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

For more flavor, marinate the chicken in the spices for a few hours or overnight before cooking. Use chicken breasts for a leaner option, or adjust the spices to your taste. You can also add sliced onions and bell peppers to the slow cooker for a variation.