Roasted Turmeric Chicken Pitas with Garlic Lemon Tahini
This flavorful turmeric chicken pita recipe combines warm spices with a tangy garlic lemon tahini sauce, perfect for a quick and cozy meal your whole family will love.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil for roasting
- 2 teaspoons Smoked or sweet paprika adds smoky depth
- 2 teaspoons Ground cumin inviting aroma
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cardamom subtle warm zing
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground turmeric star spice
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground cinnamon balanced flavor
- Pinch Cayenne pepper adds heat
- 0.5 lemon Lemon juice juice of half a lemon
- 1 clove Garlic grated
- 0.5 cup Tahini for garlic lemon tahini sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard for garlic lemon tahini sauce
- 1 lemon Lemon juice for garlic lemon tahini sauce
- 1 teaspoon Honey for garlic lemon tahini sauce
- As needed Naan or pitas to serve
- As needed Pickled red onion to add
- As needed Lettuce to add
- As needed Cucumbers to add
- As needed Parsley optional, to add
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a big bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, juice of half a lemon, and grated garlic.
- Spread out the chicken on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast the chicken for about 20-25 minutes until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Pull the chicken out of the oven and let it rest to redistribute juices.
- Warm your naan or pitas in the oven or skillet until soft and warm.
- Mix tahini, dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, and honey to make the garlic lemon tahini sauce.
- Stuff pitas with turmeric chicken, pickled red onion, lettuce, cucumbers, parsley (optional), and drizzle with garlic lemon tahini sauce before serving.
Notes
Use quick release on pressure cooker to keep chicken juicy when reheating leftovers. Marinate the chicken the night before to boost flavor. Naan, pitas, or wraps all work great for serving.