Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish that brings the vibrant tastes of Middle Eastern cuisine right to your dinner table. With tender, spice-marinated chicken thighs simmering in the slow cooker, this recipe requires minimal effort—perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it in warm pitas topped with a creamy yogurt sauce and fresh vegetables for a deliciously satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Enjoy the explosion of spices and the versatility of serving options, making this dish a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 onion, sliced
- â…“ cup plain Greek yogurt (for marinade)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Spices: paprika, black pepper, salt, turmeric, cinnamon, red pepper flakes
- For serving: pitas, lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and spices until well combined.
- Marinate chicken thighs in the mixture inside a sealed Ziploc bag for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Place sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker and add marinated chicken on top.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 4-6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken and mix with juices from the slow cooker.
- Prepare yogurt sauce by mixing Greek yogurt with garlic, cucumber, cumin, lemon juice, salt, and spices; refrigerate until serving.
- Serve shredded chicken in warm pitas with yogurt sauce and fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita filled with chicken and toppings (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg