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Lively Lebanese Chicken Pitas

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Lively Lebanese Chicken Pitas

Tender chicken marinated in a zesty blend of Middle Eastern spices, served in fresh pita pockets with cooling cucumber-tomato salad and creamy tahini sauce. A family-friendly global feast!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 8 pita breads
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2-3 tbsp water, to thin sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine the chicken, yogurt, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 3 cloves garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika and salt. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, 2 tbsp lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Set aside.

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