Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma Sliders

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Scrumptious sliders that are great as a party appetizer or main meal!

Now that you have this shawarma recipe, you won't have to track down a restaurant that serves it!

If you’re preparing the menu for a summer gathering and want to serve something a little different, we’ve got the perfect recipe for you! There’s no grill required for this easy chicken dish– the slow cooker is all you need! In addition to being super simple to make, our slow cooker chicken shawarma sliders also taste amazing! They feature delightful flavors infused with healthy protein and a creamy, nutritious homemade sauce. The light yet savory flavors found in these sliders make them a great option for enjoying outdoors (but they’re just as good in the air conditioned kitchen, too!)

Bringing Middle Eastern Flavors to Your Backyard 

Moist, shredded chicken is topped with Greek yogurt sauce and served on a slider bun for a simple meal party appetizer!

Shawarma is one of the most popular dishes of southern Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. It is frequently served as a convenient and delicious street food, particularly in Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan. While it is usually served with lamb, mutton, or chicken, you can make it with veal, turkey, or beef as well. Once it’s coated with the delicious spices of the region, the meat is placed on a slow cooker and rotated consistently. This ensures that the flavors fuse perfectly with the protein. 

Naturally Healthy 

Enjoy chicken shawarm with this yummy and nutritious slow cooker recipe.

Shawarma’s fat and calorie levels depend on which meat is used. In the recipe below, we chose boneless, skinless chicken. Chicken will absorb the flavor perfectly without all the extra fat (unlike some of the other protein options). We use omega-3 packed olive oil, low amounts of salt, and a bit of coconut cream to balance out the vibrant spices. When adding our special Greek yogurt sauce, you get a fabulous compliment to the dish without driving up the calorie and fat content. The result is a delicious sandwich that helps dieters stay on track!

Spice Up the Party 

These Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma Sliders are so flavroful and easy to make!

Shawarma is all about flavor. And combining pepper, cumin, curry powder, paprika, tahini, and more with boneless chicken creates quite a bit of it! Once the chicken is done, you will balance out the intensity of the spices with our special Greek yogurt sauce. Serve the chicken up on the sliders of your choice, and enjoy!

There will be plenty of backyard summer gatherings with burgers on the grill. Our chicken shawarma sliders recipe will make yours stand out above the rest! 

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Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma Sliders

Slow-cooked chicken and light, Greek yogurt sauce pair up to create simple and satisfying little sandwiches!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Yield 6 people
Serving Size 2 sliders
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup coconut cream
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 12 slider buns
  • 1 cucumber sliced thinly
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Greek Yogurt Sauce

  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a slow cooker, combine chicken with oil, seasonings, coconut cream, tahini, the juice from the lemon (saving 1 teaspoon for the sauce), and chicken broth.
  • Cook for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low.
  • Meanwhile, combine Greek yogurt sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Once the chicken easily breaks apart, spoon onto sliders and top with cucumber, Greek yogurt sauce, and chopped parsley.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 2sliders | Calories: 571kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 5mg |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 18
Keywords Slow Cooker

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Kelsey Butler, MS, RDN

Kelsey Butler is a Registered Dietitian and recipe developer. From a young age, Kelsey found a love for creating delicious recipes. Now, with a Master's in Nutritional Sciences, Kelsey uses her culinary skills to create healthy and unique recipes for many different diets. She is passionate about creating a healthy relationship with all foods and recipes that everyone can enjoy. Kelsey has a passion for cooking, but she also enjoys the outdoors, staying active, and traveling. She is currently living with her partner in New Zealand.

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