Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma

Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma

A super easy slow cooker version of chicken shawarma where the chicken is slow cooked in shawarma seasoning before being shredded!

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ingredients

For the slow cooker chicken shawarma:

• 2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 1 large onion, sliced (optional)
• 2 tablespoons shawarma seasoning
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 cloves garlic, grated/minced
• 1/4 cup water (or chicken broth)

For the shawarma seasoning:

• 1/2 tablespoon oregano
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1/2 tablespoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

directions

For the slow cooker chicken shawarma:

1. Place the chicken and onion in a slow cooker, pour over the mixture of the shawarma seasoning, oil, lemon juice, garlic, and water, and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
2. Remove the chicken, shred/pull, mix back into the juices and enjoy!

For the shawarma seasoning:

3. Mix everything well!

Nutrition Facts: Calories 185, Fat 6g (Saturated 1g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 82mg, Sodium 126mg, Carbs 4g (Fiber 1g, Sugars 0.9g), Protein 26g

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