Chicken Shawarma Recipe Crock Pot
Description
Chicken shawarma is a Middle Eastern dish, usually served as a wrap or pita sandwich, filled with thin slices of seasoned chicken, garlic sauce, tomatoes, and pickles. It is a popular street food in the Middle Eastern countries. This dish can also be cooked in a slow cooker or Crock Pot, giving it a more savory flavor as the chicken is cooked in its own juices, which can be enhanced with a variety of spices. This recipe is a mouth-watering, savory way to enjoy this classic Middle Eastern dish.
Prep Time
Preparing this dish is relatively simple and the prep time is only 15 minutes. First, you need to mix the spices together to create the shawarma rub, which will be used to season the chicken. The chicken should then be cut into thin slices and then rubbed with the shawarma rub. You should also prepare the garlic sauce, which can be made with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and a few other ingredients. Finally, you need to dice the tomatoes and cucumbers, and pickles. Once all the ingredients are prepared, you are ready to cook the chicken in the Crock Pot.
Cook Time
Cooking the chicken in a Crock Pot will take about 4 hours. You should place the chicken, garlic sauce, tomatoes, and pickles into the slow cooker and cook on low heat. Once the chicken is cooked through, you can shred it with two forks. The chicken will have a savory flavor and will be tender and juicy. You can then assemble the wraps or sandwiches by spooning the chicken onto warmed pita bread, along with the tomatoes, cucumbers, and pickles, and topping it with garlic sauce.
Ingredients
For the shawarma rub:
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 lb chicken breasts, cut into thin slices
For the garlic sauce:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
For the sandwiches:
- 4 pita breads
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- Pickles, diced
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, mix together the spices for the shawarma rub. Rub the mixture onto both sides of the chicken slices.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the ingredients for the garlic sauce. Set aside.
3. Place the chicken slices in the slow cooker and pour the garlic sauce over them. Add the tomatoes, cucumbers, and pickles. Cook on low heat for 4 hours.
4. Once the chicken is cooked through, shred it with two forks.
5. Heat the pita breads in the oven or in a pan. Place the shredded chicken onto the pita breads and top with the tomatoes, cucumbers, and pickles. Drizzle with the garlic sauce and serve.
Equipment
This recipe requires some basic kitchen tools, such as:
- A slow cooker or Crock Pot
- A small bowl for mixing the spices
- A large bowl for mixing the garlic sauce
- A sharp knife for slicing the chicken
- Two forks for shredding the chicken
- A baking sheet for heating the pita bread
- A spoon for assembling the sandwiches
Notes
This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more people. It can also be served as a wrap rather than a sandwich. You can also add other vegetables to the wrap, such as lettuce, onions, and bell peppers. If you are serving this dish as a wrap, you can also add hummus or tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition: Per Serving
Calories: 535
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Protein: 41g
Sodium: 537mg
Recipe Tips
For best results, use freshly ground spices for the shawarma rub. You can also use pre-made shawarma seasoning, which is readily available at most supermarkets. You can also adjust the spices to your taste, adding more or less of any particular spice. The garlic sauce can also be adjusted to your taste, with the option of adding additional ingredients, such as cilantro and parsley. Finally, you can adjust the cooking time depending on how tender you would like the chicken to be. The chicken should be cooked through, but still juicy.
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