Description
Deliciously spiced slow cooker chicken thighs served in pita bread or over rice, garnished with parsley and a drizzle of yogurt or tahini sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- Pita bread or rice (for serving)
- Yogurt or tahini sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to create a marinade.
- Place the sliced onion at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the chicken thighs on top of the onions and pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and stir it back into the juices.
- Serve the chicken in pita bread or over rice, garnished with parsley and drizzled with yogurt or tahini sauce.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep as it can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Adjust the spices according to your heat preference, especially the cayenne pepper.
- Adding vegetables like bell peppers or carrots can enhance the flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg