Crockpot Chicken Shawarma Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes

This Crockpot Chicken Shawarma Recipe is a flavorful and convenient way to enjoy the delicious taste of shawarma at home. Using a slow cooker, the chicken becomes tender and infused with spices, making it perfect for wraps, salads, or rice bowls.

The recipe is simple to follow and requires minimal prep time, allowing you to set it and forget it while the flavors meld together throughout the day.

Easy Crockpot Chicken Shawarma Recipe

This dish features marinated chicken cooked slowly in a blend of spices, resulting in juicy, aromatic meat. The recipe takes about 8 hours in the crockpot and serves 4-6 people.

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Pita bread or rice for serving
Toppings: sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and tahini sauce

Instructions

Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix together garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in the crockpot and pour the marinade over them. Toss to coat the chicken evenly.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir to combine with the juices.
Serve: Serve the chicken in pita bread or over rice, topped with fresh vegetables and tahini sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley.