Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma Flavorful and Easy Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• to taste salt and pepper
• 2 lemons juice
• 1 cup plain yogurt (for serving)
• to taste pita bread or flatbreads (for serving)
• to taste fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• to taste extra veggies (like sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions for serving)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
2. In a large bowl, add the chicken thighs and pour the spice mixture over them. Use your hands to massage the spices into the chicken until well coated.
3. Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker and squeeze the juice of 2 lemons over the top.
4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
5. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and stir to mix with the seasoned juices in the slow cooker.
6. To serve, warm the pita breads or flatbreads and top them with the chicken shawarma, a generous dollop of plain yogurt, and your choice of fresh veggies and chopped parsley.