Description
Discover the secret to tender, flavorful dinners that delight the whole family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread, for serving
- Fresh vegetables, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs to the slow cooker and pour the spice mixture over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the juices in the slow cooker.
- Serve the chicken in pita bread with fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mixture overnight.
- Serve with tahini sauce or yogurt for added creaminess.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma