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 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp ground coriander; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; Pita bread or rice for serving

Description

This Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma is a flavorful and tender Middle Eastern-inspired dish made by marinating boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a blend of aromatic spices and slow cooking them to perfection. Perfectly served on pita bread or over rice with fresh vegetables, this recipe offers a convenient, hands-off method to enjoy a classic shawarma flavor at home.

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 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Serving Suggestions

Pita bread or rice for serving

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Instructions

Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients needed for the recipe to ensure smooth preparation.
Make Marinade: In a bowl, combine minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully blended.
Marinate Chicken: Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly with the prepared marinade and allow them to rest while setting up the slow cooker. This resting helps infuse the flavors.
Prepare Slow Cooker: Place the marinated chicken breasts in the slow cooker, then pour any remaining marinade over the top to enhance flavor during cooking.
Cook Chicken: Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook for 6-7 hours or, alternatively, cook on high heat for 3-4 hours. Cook until the chicken is very tender and shreds easily when pulled with a fork.
Shred and Serve: Shred the cooked chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Serve warm on pita bread or over rice, accompanied by fresh vegetables or your favorite accompaniments.

Notes

Marinating the chicken for a few hours or overnight before cooking can enhance the flavor even more.
The cooking time might vary depending on your slow cooker model; always check chicken tenderness before shredding.
Feel free to add additional toppings like tahini sauce, chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, or fresh herbs for an authentic shawarma experience.
You can substitute chicken breasts with thighs for juicier results if preferred.