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Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma Sliders

Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma Sliders

The ultimate comfort food, Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma Sliders are a flavorful, easy weeknight dinner that will have your family begging for seconds. Tender, spiced chicken served on soft buns creates a mouthwatering experience. Make it tonight and enjoy every bite!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 1 tablespoon 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 slider buns
  • 1 cucumber sliced thinly
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 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

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. In a slow cooker, combine chicken with olive oil, sea salt, ground black pepper, ground cumin, curry powder, smoked paprika, coconut cream, tahini, the juice from the lemon (saving 1 teaspoon for the sauce), and low sodium chicken broth. Mix everything well until the chicken is nicely coated with the spices and liquids.
  2. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for three hours or low for six hours. As the chicken cooks, it will become incredibly tender and soak up all those wonderful flavors. You’ll know it’s done when it easily shreds apart.
  3. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the Greek yogurt sauce. In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, the saved lemon juice, tahini, minced garlic, ground cumin, and ground black pepper. Mix until creamy and smooth. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
  4. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. It should be incredibly tender and fall apart easily.
  5. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, mixing it back into the flavorful juices. This will keep the chicken moist and delicious until you’re ready to serve.
  6. To assemble the sliders, take a slider bun and pile on a generous portion of the shredded chicken. Top it with some thinly sliced cucumber for crunch and a dollop of the Greek yogurt sauce.
  7. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and flavor. The freshness of the parsley balances out the savory chicken perfectly.
  8. Repeat with the remaining buns and chicken until everything is assembled. Feel free to set out additional toppings like pickled onions or extra cucumber slices for guests to customize their sliders.
  9. Serve immediately while the sliders are warm and the sauce is cool. Gather everyone around and enjoy the delightful flavors together.
  10. These sliders are perfect for gatherings or as a fun family dinner. Don’t forget to savor every bite!

Notes

If you have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat gently before serving. You can also freeze the cooked chicken for three months, just ensure it cools completely before freezing.