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Easy Crockpot Chicken Shawarma
This Crockpot Chicken Shawarma is a game changer for anyone who loves flavorful meals without the big effort. Just toss a few ingredients in the slow cooker and let it simmer all day for a tasty, comforting, and no-fuss weeknight dinner.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 4h 35m⏳ Prep: 35 min🔥 Cook: 4h👤 James Carter📖 cookfastrecipes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
- slow cooker
- pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Whisk until it forms a thick paste.
olive oil2 tablespoonsground cumin2 teaspoonsground paprika1 teaspoonground turmeric1 teaspoonground coriander1 teaspoonground cinnamon1 teaspoongarlic, minced2 clovesminced garlic (for sauce)2 tablespoonslemon juice1 tablespoonlemon juice (for sauce)1 tablespoon
2
Add the chicken strips to the bowl and toss to ensure every piece is thoroughly coated. Let it marinate for at least ⏱️ 30 minutes for best results.
3
Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker. Place the marinated chicken inside. You do not need to add any extra liquid.
4
Set your slow cooker to low and cook for 4 to ⏱️ 5 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
5
Check that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer. For crispy edges, you can sear the cooked chicken in a hot pan for ⏱️ 2 minutes before serving.
6
While the chicken cooks, prepare the garlic sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, a splash of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
garlic, minced2 clovesminced garlic (for sauce)2 tablespoonsmayonnaise1 cuplemon juice1 tablespoonlemon juice (for sauce)1 tablespoon
7
Serve the juicy chicken in warm pita bread, over rice, or on a salad. Drizzle generously with the garlic sauce and enjoy.
garlic, minced2 clovesminced garlic (for sauce)2 tablespoons
Nutrition Facts
calories
450 calories
fat Content
35g fat
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1g fiber
sugar Content
1g sugar
sodium Content
400mg sodium
protein Content
30g protein
carbohydrate Content
3g carbs
saturated Fat Content
7g saturated fat
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