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Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma
A slow cooker chicken shawarma recipe that's moist, tender, and juicy. Try this yogurt-marinated chicken in a pita with veggies and tzatziki!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 406 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 2 large lemons
- 2 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- whole wheat pita pockets
- For serving: thinly sliced red onion, fresh parsley, diced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, hummus
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together the allspice, oregano, salt, garlic powder, cinnamon, and cayenne. Set aside.
- Place the yogurt and lemon juice in the bottom of a shallow baking dish. Add half of the spice mixture (reserve the second half) and stir to combine. Add the chicken thighs and gently turn to coat in the yogurt mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- Coat the bottom of a 5 or 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add the chicken and all of the yogurt marinade. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours or LOW for 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- With a fork or slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a large bowl (discard the cooking liquid). Shred the chicken with two forks, then sprinkle the remaining spice mixture over the top. Stir to coat with the reserved spices.
- Serve the chicken shawarma inside warmed pita bread with desired toppings.
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Notes
- TO STORE: Leftover yogurt chicken shawarma can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for four days.
- TO FREEZE: Slow cooker chicken shawarma may be frozen for up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- TO REHEAT: Warm in the microwave or on the stovetop until steaming.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1(of 6) served in a pita without toppings
Calories
406kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
181mg
(60%)
Potassium
659mg
(19%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
135IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 6) served in a pita without toppings | |
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 181mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 659mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 135IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.