- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 4 whole wheat or white pita bread
- Add all spices, and oil to a large Ziploc bag. Add chicken and rub seasonings into chicken until incorporated. Let rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat saute pan and add 1 tbsp of olive oil. Cook chicken on medium high heat for 8-10 minutes on each side for chicken thighs, and 5-7 minutes on each side for chicken breasts. Set aside on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Dice the chicken breast or thighs into bite-sized pieces.
Tahini Sauce
- 1/2 cup tahini paste
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/2 lemon, juiced (about 2-3 tbsp.)
- salt, to taste
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk until incorporated. If the tahini sauce is too thick, add more warm water starting with a tablespoon.
Cucumber Tomato Salad
- 1 small English cucumber, chopped small
- 1/4 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/2 lemon, juiced (about 2-3 tbsp.)
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- Add cucumber and grape tomatoes to a small bowl and add lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Mix well.
To serve
- Cut open pita and stuff with chicken, and cucumber tomato salad. Drizzle tahini sauce over it.
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