Description
Thanksgiving Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma Bowls combine tender, spiced chicken with fluffy rice and vibrant toppings for a unique twist on holiday meals. This easy-to-make dish fills your home with delightful aromas, making it perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. With the slow cooker doing most of the work, you can focus on celebrating and savoring every flavorful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- ? tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, olive oil, and salt.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or bowl. Pour marinade over chicken and coat well. Marinate for at least one hour or overnight.
- Slow Cook: Transfer marinated chicken to a slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until fully cooked.
- Shred and Serve: Shred chicken with two forks in the slow cooker.
- Assemble Bowls: Serve warm rice topped with shredded chicken, Greek yogurt sauce made from yogurt and lemon juice, and any desired toppings like cucumbers or tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg