Crockpot Chicken Shawarma
This Crockpot Chicken Shawarma is a hearty meal packed with Mediterranean flavors. A quick slow cooker recipe, just dump and go. High protein and feeds plenty. Gluten Free + Low Calorie
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in a crockpot with extra virgin olive oil, lemon, salt, pepper, chicken broth, tahini, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, cumin, curry powder, garlic powder, paprika, cinnamon and coriander.
- Cook on high 3 hours (or low 6 hours). Check to see if chicken is ready. It is ready when it easily falls apart when you break it up with a spatula or spoon.
- Serve with brown rice, roasted zucchini slices and Greek yogurt as desired. Top with dried parsley.
Notes
- Nutritional data does not include brown rice or zucchini.
- For a Paleo option, serve with cauliflower rice and swap the Greek yogurt for coconut yogurt.
- Serving size is approximately 1 large cup.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.1g | Protein: 37.3g | Fat: 17.1g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 181.6mg | Sodium: 202.5mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 1g