Slow Cooker Spiced Chicken
A tender and flavorful spiced chicken dish made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 390 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread
- Fresh veggies (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc.)
Instructions
- Mix together the olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the spice mixture for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best results.
- Place the marinated chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 360 minutes or on high for 240 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Serve the shredded chicken in warm pita bread with fresh veggies.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using herbs like cilantro or parsley. Adjust cooking time for larger chicken breasts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg