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Roasted Turmeric Chicken Pitas with Garlic Lemon Tahini

These vibrant and flavorful pitas feature turmeric-spiced roasted chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy garlic lemon tahini sauce, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4 pitas
Calories 460 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 4 to 6 pita breads
  • 1 cup chopped lettuce or baby spinach
  • 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.25 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 0.25 cup chopped cucumber
  • 0.33 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for sauce)
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced (for sauce)
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons warm water (to thin sauce)
  • to taste salt (for sauce)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, ground turmeric, cumin, paprika, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Toss the chicken thighs in the marinade and let sit for 20–30 minutes or up to overnight in the fridge.
  • Arrange the chicken on the baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice or shred.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the tahini sauce by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and warm water until creamy and pourable.
  • Warm the pita breads slightly to make them pliable.
  • Assemble each pita with a layer of greens, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and sliced chicken.
  • Drizzle generously with garlic lemon tahini sauce and garnish with fresh herbs or feta if desired.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1pitaCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 32gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 420mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
Keyword Chicken Pitas, Middle Eastern, Tahini Sauce, Turmeric Chicken
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