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Chicken Shawarma

Marinated chicken thighs slow cook until tender in this Chicken Shawarma recipe. Serve piled high on pita with all the toppings and a simple cucumber yogurt sauce for an easy dinner that's packed with flavor.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Marinate Time
4 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 239 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 onion sliced
  • ⅓ cup plain greek yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 2 Tablespoons grated cucumber
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • For serving - Pitas, lettuce, red onion, cucumbers, tomatoes

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients, ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 2 teaspoons smoked or sweet paprika, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground turmeric, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
  2. Add the chicken thighs and marinade to a ziploc bag and refrigerate for 4 hours up to overnight.
  3. To the bottom of your slow cooker add the sliced onion.
  4. Place your marinated chicken on top of the onions.
  5. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 4-6 hours.
  6. Once the chicken is cooked and tender remove from the slow cooker and chop into slices.
  7. Place the chopped chicken back into the slow cooker.
Prepare the Yogurt Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl combine the 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 2 tablespoons grated cucumber, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flake.
  2. Assemble your pitas with the sauce, chicken, red onion, lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes.
  3. Serve!

Nutrition Information

Calories 239kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 147mg (49%) Sodium 647mg (27%) Potassium 470mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 476IU (10%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 98mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 239

% Daily Value*

Calories 239kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 147mg 49%
Sodium 647mg 27%
Potassium 470mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 476IU 10%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 98mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.