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Crockpot Chicken Shawarma Bowl topped with fresh vegetables and spices

Crockpot Chicken Shawarma Bowl

A comforting and flavorful dish featuring slow-cooked chicken thighs seasoned with Middle Eastern spices, served over rice or quinoa with fresh vegetables and drizzled with tahini sauce or yogurt.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs You can use chicken breast, but thighs are recommended for tenderness.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper Optional, adjust to taste.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 each lemon, juiced
  • 1 cup chicken broth Use low-sodium if preferred.
Serving Ingredients
  • Cooked rice or quinoa For serving.
  • Fresh vegetables (cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers) For topping.
  • Tahini sauce or yogurt For drizzling.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  2. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken thighs until they are well-coated.
  3. Place the seasoned chicken in the Crockpot and pour in the chicken broth.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  2. Once done, shred the chicken with two forks.
Serving
  1. Serve the shredded chicken over cooked rice or quinoa and top with fresh vegetables.
  2. Drizzle with tahini sauce or yogurt as desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mixture and lemon juice overnight before cooking. You can add more vegetables, like spinach or roasted carrots, for added nutrition. Adjust the spice levels by adding more or less cayenne pepper according to your taste.