Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma
Tender, spiced chicken shawarma made easily in the slow cooker with bold Mediterranean flavors.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Baking sheet (optional)
Ingredients
Shawarma Chicken
- 2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 0.25 cup lemon juice fresh
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp paprika smoked if possible
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander
- 0.5 tsp cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp allspice optional
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and all spices together in a bowl.
- Add chicken and toss until fully coated.
- Place sliced onion in bottom of slow cooker and top with chicken and marinade.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- Shred chicken and return to slow cooker juices.
- Optional: Broil shredded chicken 3–5 minutes for crispy edges.
- Serve warm in wraps, bowls, or salads.
Notes
Great for meal prep and freezes well.