Description
Tender, spiced chicken wrapped in fluffy pita bread, drizzled with a creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Pita bread, for serving
- Fresh vegetables (like tomatoes, cucumbers), for garnish
Instructions
- Combine minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a bowl to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat the grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Mix together yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl to make the garlic sauce.
- Serve the sliced chicken in pita bread, drizzled with garlic sauce and topped with fresh vegetables.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Marinating overnight enhances flavors.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg