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SkinnyMS

Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma Sliders

Slow-cooked chicken and light, Greek yogurt sauce pair up to create simple and satisfying little sandwiches!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Slow Cooker
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 571kcal

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

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
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 18
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 18