Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Pita bread
- Fresh vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and coat well. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Prepare Creamy Garlic Sauce: Combine Greek yogurt with minced garlic, lemon juice, tahini, and salt in another bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each chicken thigh for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Slice and Assemble: Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing into strips. Serve on warm pita with fresh vegetables and drizzle with garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita wrap (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg