Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma

Try Chicken Shawarma made easily in the Instant Pot. It has strong, aromatic flavors. This Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma is a quick and easy way to make a tasty meal any day of the week. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the spices from the Middle East go well with it.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix together cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to create the shawarma spice blend

Place chicken thighs in the Instant Pot

Add sliced onions, minced garlic, and the shawarma spice blend over the chicken

In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar

Pour the mixture over the chicken in the Instant Pot

Seal the Instant Pot and set it to manual high pressure for 15 minutes

Once the cooking is complete, allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure

Shred the chicken using two forks and mix it with the flavorful juices in the pot

Serve the Instant Pot Chicken Shawarma in wraps, pita bread, or over rice

Add your favorite toppings and enjoy