Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs); 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp ground coriander; Salt and pepper to taste; Pita bread or rice

Description

This Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma recipe offers a flavorful, tender chicken dish infused with traditional Middle Eastern spices. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal, the chicken is marinated in a blend of garlic, lemon juice, and aromatic spices, then slow-cooked to juicy perfection. Serve it over warm pita bread or rice with fresh vegetables for an authentic, satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)

Marinade

4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp ground coriander
Salt and pepper to taste

To Serve

Pita bread or rice

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Instructions

Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients to ensure a smooth preparation process.
Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, stir together minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, salt, and pepper until fully combined to create a flavorful marinade.
Marinate Chicken: Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly with the marinade. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes to absorb the flavors while you set up the slow cooker.
Set Up Slow Cooker: Place the marinated chicken breasts into the slow cooker, pouring any leftover marinade over the top to maximize flavor infusion.
Slow Cook Chicken: Cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or alternatively on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
Shred and Serve: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker to soak up additional juices. Serve warm on pita bread or over rice, accompanied by fresh vegetables if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator.
Serve with garlic sauce, tahini, or hummus for authentic shawarma accompaniments.
Leftover chicken shawarma can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Use chicken thighs for a juicier, more flavorful result if preferred.
Adjust spice levels by adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes if you like it spicier.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Middle Eastern