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Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma Sliders

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These Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma Sliders are a flavorful, healthy twist on traditional shawarma, made easily in a crockpot. Perfectly spiced chicken is slow-cooked to tender perfection and served on slider buns for a fun and easy meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 12 whole wheat slider buns
  • Optional toppings: cucumber slices, tomato slices, red onion, lettuce, tahini or Greek yogurt sauce

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the chicken.
  4. Add the minced garlic, sliced onion, and lemon juice over the chicken.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  6. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat it in the juices.
  8. Serve warm on whole wheat slider buns with your choice of toppings.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • You can prepare the spice mix ahead of time and store in a sealed jar.
  • Serve with a side salad or roasted veggies for a complete meal.

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