Description
Discover the ease of making flavorful Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma, a healthy and convenient meal solution for busy professionals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Trim excess fat from chicken thighs and pat dry.
- Sauté the Onions: In a skillet or slow cooker, add olive oil and sliced onions, cooking until translucent.
- Season the Chicken: Combine garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper with lemon juice. Coat chicken evenly.
- Add Chicken to the Slow Cooker: Layer seasoned chicken over sautéed onions.
- Cook: Cover and set to low or high cooking mode.
- Shred and Serve: Once cooked, shred the chicken and mix with onions and juices.
- Garnish: Serve with parsley and enjoy with pita bread, rice, or a salad.
Notes
Ensure to sear the chicken for enhanced flavor, and don’t forget adequate seasoning throughout the cooking process.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 240
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
