Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma
A wonderfully flavorful dish that transforms ordinary chicken breasts into an aromatic, succulent meal with a blend of spices and a creamy tahini sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 130 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground sumac
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Generous pinch ground cloves
- 1/4 cup olive oil (divided)
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- Generous pinch fine sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bowl of your slow cooker and pour in the water.
- Cook the chicken: Set the slow cooker to high and cook for 2 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
- Slice the chicken: Carefully remove it from the slow cooker and slice each breast against the grain into strips.
- Make the spice mix: In a large bowl, combine all of the spice mix ingredients and mix well.
- Sear the chicken: Preheat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken, sprinkle the spice mixture over the top.
- Crisp the chicken: Let it cook until it forms a crisp exterior, then flip it and mix to ensure coating.
- Serve: Combine tahini sauce ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Drizzle over the crispy chicken before serving.
Notes
Adjust spices and cooking time based on personal preferences. You can also marinate the chicken in the spice rub for deeper flavors.