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Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma

Savory Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma Tacos for Easy Dinners

Enjoy a flavorful journey with Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma, a family-friendly dish perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs Tender protein for best shawarma
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt For a creamy marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Brightens the flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Spices
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin Essential for shawarma flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Paprika Use smoked paprika for more flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric For color and health benefits
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds subtle sweetness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust for spice preference
For the Assembly
  • 1 large Onion Thinly sliced
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper Essential for seasoning
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt For a creamy sauce
  • 1/2 cup Cucumber Diced for freshness
  • to taste Additional Spices More garlic and salt to enhance flavor

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Method
 

Steps to Prepare
  1. Marinate Chicken: Whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken thighs with marinade and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Prepare Slow Cooker: Thinly slice onion and spread evenly at bottom of slow cooker.
  3. Cook: Place marinated chicken thighs over onions. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 4-6 hours until fork-tender.
  4. Shred Chicken: Remove chicken from slow cooker, shred with forks, and mix with juices and onions.
  5. Make Yogurt Sauce: Combine more yogurt, minced garlic, diced cucumber, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate.
  6. Assemble: Spoon shredded chicken into warm pita bread, top with yogurt sauce and desired toppings like lettuce and tomatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinating overnight enhances the flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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