What is shaawarma sauce made of?

Typically, the shawarma sauce is made up of a blend of Mediterranean spices, an acid (usually lemon juice), and sometimes a bit of yogurt . You can make a really basic yogurt sauce! Simply whisk up 1 cup of yogurt with the zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus a sprinkle of salt and pepper (or any leftover spices from making this crockpot shawarma). Drizzle this creamy sauce over your chicken shawarma.

What does chicken shawarma taste like?

Chicken shawarma tastes warm and cozy with a hint of spice. It’s a great dish for hosting company because it’s not one that many people make!

How do you reheat chicken shawarma in the oven?

Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until warmed through.

What are some other yummy slow cooker chicken recipes?

If you’re not in the mood for chicken shawarma, try my All-Purpose Slow Cooker Chicken , Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos , or Slow Cooker Quinoa Chicken Cacciatore .

Simple Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma
Prep time: 00:15
Cook time: 06:00
Total time: 06:15
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: cumin; paprika; clove; turmeric; garlic; cinnamon; cayenne; salt; lemon juice; boneless skinless chicken breast

Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma

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This tender, juicy chicken shawarma is one of my favorite slow cooker chicken recipes because it’s so quick and easy to pull together, and the delicious Greek flavors really shine. You’ll love it wrapped up in a pita with all the toppings!

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2-6 hours
Total Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes - 6 hours, 15 minutes
Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
Category: Main Meals
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

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1 Tbsp cumin
1 Tbsp paprika
½ tsp clove
1 tsp turmeric
½ tsp garlic
½ tsp cinnamon
⅛ tsp cayenne
2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs)

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Instructions

Place the chicken in the slow cooker. Pour the lemon juice over the chicken, and sprinkle the spices evenly over the meat.
Cook on high for 2 hours for boneless skinless chicken breasts, 3 hours for boneless skinless chicken thighs. You can also cook the chicken breasts on low for 4 hours, and the chicken thighs on low for 6 hours.
Slice the chicken, or shred the chicken using two forks (use your KitchenAid mixer for this hack!), and serve immediately.

Notes

Boneless skinless chicken breasts: high for 2 hours, low for 4 hours
Boneless skinless chicken thighs: high for 3 hours, low for 6 hours

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 117

Find it online: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/slow-cooker-chicken-shawarma/