Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- Creamy Garlic Sauce (recipe below):
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Pinch of white pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, turmeric, coriander, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- While the chicken marinates, prepare the creamy garlic sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and white pepper until smooth.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and lightly browned. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
- Warm the pita breads. Fill each pita with cooked chicken, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, grill the chicken instead of pan-frying. Store leftover chicken and garlic sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can substitute chicken breast for chicken thighs, but the thighs will be more tender. For a spicier sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg