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Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma

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A flavorful and easy slow-cooked chicken shawarma recipe that brings the magic of Middle Eastern cuisine into your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Prep the chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and sprinkle with salt.
  2. Mix the spices: Combine cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, allspice, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
  3. Coat the chicken: Toss chicken with olive oil and spice mix.
  4. Layer in the slow cooker: Place onion at the bottom, add chicken, and pour in garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, and chicken broth.
  5. Cook: Set slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  6. Shred time: Shred the chicken in the pot once cooked.
  7. Serve: Enjoy in warm pitas or over rice with fresh veggies.

Notes

Feel free to substitute chicken with eggplant or hearty mushrooms for a vegetarian version. Adjust spice levels to your taste.

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