Simple to make with everyday ingredients.

The lamb is packed with flavour, juicy on the inside and golden brown and crispy on the outside!

My family always gives me grief about how often I make Middle Eastern dishes for family dinners.

Middle Eastern Shredded Lamb with Chickpea Pilaf (Rice) - easy and fast to prepare, with everyday ingredients. Amazing, exotic flavour.

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Or, as they usually say, Middle Eastern inspired dishes.

I dont think I makethatmany Middle Eastern dishes.

Though….I just remembered….I do have an entireMiddle Easternrecipes collection on my blog!

Middle Eastern Shredded Lamb with Chickpea Pilaf (Rice) - easy and fast to prepare, with everyday ingredients. Amazing, exotic flavour.

Well, theres a good reason for it!

I love food with big flavours and Middle Eastern food is loaded with flavour.

Lamb is probably the most popular protein in Middle Eastern cuisine.

Middle Eastern Shredded Lamb with Chickpea Pilaf (Rice) - easy and fast to prepare, with everyday ingredients. Amazing, exotic flavour.

The aromatic spices of the Middle East pair perfectly with the strong flavours of lamb.

Ive never actually come across a shredded Middle Eastern lamb recipe before, and that puzzles me.

Because this is really scrumptious.

Middle Eastern Shredded Lamb with Chickpea Pilaf (Rice) - easy and fast to prepare, with everyday ingredients. Amazing, exotic flavour.

I mean, REALLY scrumptious.

Look at the gorgeous caramelisation on the lamb!

The preparation of the lamb is super fast, around 10 minutes to get it into the oven.

Middle Eastern Shredded Lamb with Chickpea Pilaf (Rice) - easy and fast to prepare, with everyday ingredients. Amazing, exotic flavour.

Ive also provided directions to make this in a slow cooker.

Dont skip the browning step!!

!It really makes all the difference, so just, just,pleasedo not skip it!

Middle Eastern Shredded Lamb with Chickpea Pilaf (Rice) - easy and fast to prepare, with everyday ingredients. Amazing, exotic flavour.

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It is so much yummier than just plain rice.

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Middle Eastern Shredded Lamb with Chickpea Pilaf (Rice) - easy and fast to prepare, with everyday ingredients. Amazing, exotic flavour.

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