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Chicken Shawarma

Savory Chicken Shawarma: Flavorful, Easy Homemade Delight

This easy Chicken Shawarma recipe delivers flavorful, tender bites with Mediterranean flair, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Shawarma Ingredients
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs provides tender and flavorful base
  • 1 medium Onion sliced for caramelization
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt for marinade
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice to tenderize the chicken
  • 4 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 2 teaspoons Paprika part of spice blend
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin part of spice blend
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper part of spice blend
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric part of spice blend
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon part of spice blend
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes part of spice blend
  • 1 teaspoon Salt part of spice blend
Yogurt Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt creamy base
  • 1 medium Cucumber grated
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin for sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice to brighten flavors
Serving Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Pitas for wrapping
  • Fresh Toppings such as Lettuce, Red Onion, Cucumbers, Tomatoes

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and spices.
  2. Coat the chicken thighs with the marinade, place in a container, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Slice the onion and layer it at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  4. Place the marinated chicken thighs on top of the onions. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 4-6 hours.
  5. Once cooked, shred the chicken with forks and mix it back with the juices in the slow cooker for 10 minutes.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, cumin, and lemon juice. Mix and refrigerate.
  7. Warm pitas in the oven and let everyone assemble shawarma with chicken, yogurt sauce, and fresh toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 32gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate overnight for better flavor. Ensure chicken is fork-tender before shredding. Adjust cooking time for chicken breasts to avoid dryness.

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