Description
A simple and healthy crockpot chicken shawarma recipe perfect for a Christmas dinner. Tender, flavorful chicken with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Add chicken thighs to the crockpot and coat with the spice mix.
- Top with sliced onions.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred the chicken and serve with pita, yogurt sauce, and fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Use Greek yogurt for a thicker sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern