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Slow Cooker Yogurt Chicken Shawarma

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Slow Cooker Yogurt Chicken Shawarma

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Ingredients

120 mins
6 servings
  1. 1 tablespoonallspice
  2. 2 teaspoonsoregano
  3. 2 teaspoonskosher salt
  4. 1 1/2 teaspoonsgarlic powder
  5. 1 teaspooncinnamon
  6. 1/2 teaspooncayenne pepper
  7. 1 cupplain, non-fat Greek yogurt
  8. 1/2 cupfreshly squeezed lemon juice
  9. 2 1/2 lbsboneless skinless chicken thighs
  10. whole wheat pita pockets
  11. thinly sliced red onion
  12. fresh parsley
  13. diced tomatoes
  14. sliced cucumbers
  15. hummus

Cooking Instructions

120 mins
  1. 1

    In a small bowl, stir together the allspice, oregano, salt, garlic powder, cinnamon, and cayenne. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Place yogurt and lemon juice in the bottom of a shallow baking dish. Add half of the spice mixture and stir to combine. Add the chicken thighs and gently turn to coat in the mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

  3. 3

    Coat the bottom of a 5 or 6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add the chicken and all of the yogurt marinade. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

  4. 4

    With a fork or slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a large bowl (discard the cooking liquid). Shred the chicken with two forks, then sprinkle the remaining spice mixture over the top. Stir to coat with the reserved spices.

  5. 5

    Serve the chicken shawarma inside warmed pita bread, sprinkled with desired toppings.

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