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Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma

Slow cooker chicken shawarma is an incredible crockpot meal. Tender chicken slow cooked to perfection in creamy, traditional Middle Eastern flavors. Wrap it up in flat bread or pita along with some customized toppings for a flavorful treat.
Prep Time4 hours
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time14 hours
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Chicken shawarma, Crockpot shwarma, slow cooker Shawarma
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 367kcal
Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs breasts can also be used

Marinade

  • ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Mix chicken together with all marinade ingredients and allow to marinate in the refrigerator anywhere from 4 to 12 hours.
    2 lbs chicken thighs, ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoon paprika, 2 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ¾ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground pepper, ½ teaspoon turmeric, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • When you are ready to cook, spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray
  • add chicken mixture into your slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 2-3 hours depending on your timing
  • use a meat thermometer to confirm when chicken is fully cooked. Chicken is considered safe to eat when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F
  • remove chicken from slow cooker and slice or shred. Return to slow cooker to mix with sauce.
  • Serve with pita or flatbread, chopped parsley, diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, tzatziki, hummus, or tahini sauce.

Notes

This is a great meal-prep dish.  You can put it together the night before and toss it in your slow cooker the next day.  
Nutrition calculations are for chicken only and do not include wrap or toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg