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Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma

Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma Recipe
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This Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma Recipe is your go-to solution for a delicious, hassle-free dinner that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfectly marinated chicken thighs are slow-cooked until tender, infused with a blend of warm spices that create an irresistible aroma. Serve the flavorful chicken in warm pitas, topped with a refreshing garlic yogurt sauce and your favorite veggies for a meal that’s both satisfying and healthy.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt (for marinade)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (for sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced (for sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons cucumber, grated (for sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin (for sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for sauce)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (for sauce)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper (for sauce)
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (for sauce)
  • Pitas, lettuce, red onion, cucumbers, tomatoes

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients: Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, black pepper, salt, turmeric, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Add chicken thighs to a Ziploc bag with the marinade. Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Place sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with marinated chicken.
  4. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 4-6 hours until chicken is tender.
  5. Shred cooked chicken with two forks and return it to the slow cooker to soak up flavors.
  6. For the yogurt sauce: combine Greek yogurt with minced garlic, grated cucumber, cumin, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Refrigerate until serving.
  7. Serve shredded chicken in warm pitas with yogurt sauce and desired toppings.

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