Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Pita with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Pita with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce Recipe
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed; 4 pitas; 1 cup full-fat or low-fat plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon tahini; 1/4 teaspoon grated garlic; 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped dill, plus more for serving; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped mint, plus more for serving; 1/2 large English hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/4"-thick half-moons (about 1 cup); 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce; 3/4 cup small cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (about 5 ounces); 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion

Instructions

Traditional shawarma calls for roasting meat on a large vertical spit. We mimic the effect here by roasting at a high temperature, which yields chicken that is crisp on the outside yet moist and juicy on the inside.

Updated at: Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:32:44 GMT