Chicken thighsCut into bite-sized pieces; chicken breast can be substituted~2 lbest.
Minced garlic cloves~4-5 clovesest.
Garlic powder~1 tspest.
Cayenne pepper~½ tspest.
Cumin~1 tbspest.
Coriander~1 tbspest.
Paprika~1 tbspest.
Black pepper~½ tspest.
OnionsCut into pieces~2 mediumest.
Lemon~2est.
Extra virgin olive oilA generous pour~¼ cupsest.
Pita breadFor stuffing with the chicken~4-6est.
Tomato and cucumber saladMediterranean-style side salad~2 cupsest.
TahiniFor drizzling~½ cupest.
Steps
1
In a large bowl, combine the minced garlic, garlic powder, cayenne, cumin, coriander, paprika, and black pepper to make the spice marinade.
2
Add the bite-sized chicken thighs and onion pieces, squeeze in lemon juice, and pour in plenty of olive oil, tossing everything to coat the chicken well.
3
Spread the marinated chicken and onions out evenly on a sheet pan.
4
Roast in the oven until the chicken is fully cooked and slightly charred at the edges, filling the house with a delicious aroma.
5
Remove the roasted chicken and stuff it into pita bread, serve alongside a Mediterranean tomato and cucumber salad, and drizzle with tahini before enjoying.
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