This grilled chicken sandwich was probably this summers favorite new recipes. I can’t tell you how many times we enjoyed this. The whole family thought this one really rocked and it was easy to prepare! I adapted the recipe from the Dean and Deluca Cookbook. The chicken is marinated in an olive oil spice paste which gives it tons of great flavor. It’s served with a tahini yogurt sauce that is the perfect accompaniment. This combo is also wonderful served over brown rice with some sauteed or roasted veggies like red onion and broccoli. It’s like a Middle Eastern rice bowl. It calls for boneless chicken thighs so I use the boneless, skinless chicken thighs from Costco. I love how that they are portion-sized and sealed with about 4-5 thighs per pack I always have them ready to go in my freezer. I hope you give this a try before the weather hits full fall and we’re all thinking about soups and stews and yummy comfort foods.
Grilled Cumin Chicken Stuffed Pita Bread
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 10-12 Chicken Thighs Boneless, Skinless, Cut into Chunks
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 3 Tablespoons Dried Ground Cumin
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Ground Coriander
- To Taste Salt
- To Taste Black Pepper
Yogurt Tahini Sauce
- 2 Cups Plain Yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon Tahini Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
- To Taste Salt
- To Taste Black Pepper
- Pita Bread
- Tomatoes Chopped
- Red Onion Thinly Sliced
- Flat Leaf Parsley Chopped
Instructions
- Mix olive oil, cumin, coriander, and garlic together to form a thick paste. Evenly coat chicken pieces with paste. Season well with salt and pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
- Mix together the yogurt, tahini paste, and lemon juice (make sure you get all the tahini well mixed in or you will have lumpy sauces that aren't pleasant. I use my stick blender). If you prefer a thinner sauce you can add water. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken on both sides until there is no longer any pink. About 10 minutes on a hot, charcoal grill. (you can also cook under a preheated broiler).
- Serve the chicken with steamed pitas, veggies and sauce. Sooo YUM!
- Source: Adapted From The Dean and Deluca Cookbook
Nutrition
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Jules and Ruby says
October 18, 2010 at 1:46 amhi Kathleen…this looks delicious. i love cumin anything. i might have to pick up some tahini and give this a go…
Magic of Spice says
October 16, 2010 at 2:00 amWow, this is gorgeous…love it!
Beth says
September 28, 2010 at 11:16 amThis looks so good. Can't wait to try it!
daphne sy says
September 26, 2010 at 3:54 pmWhat a great idea. I am all about the “do ahead” type dinners. It makes my life so much easier!
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Chris says
September 26, 2010 at 3:33 pmWelcome back.
I love this recipe, the grilled chicken w/ cumin is balanced with the yogurt sauce. Nice photos too.
Linda www.mykindofcooking.com says
September 24, 2010 at 7:54 pmI am glad you are back and posting this fantastic recipe!
Ana Powell says
September 24, 2010 at 1:15 pmHi, just to say hello.
Another great post.
I am glad you are back ?
theUngourmet says
September 23, 2010 at 5:57 amNice to see you! This recipe is right up my alley! I love making things like this for weeknight dinners!
Mimi says
September 23, 2010 at 12:10 amWelcome back! This looks very fresh and tasty.
Mimi
Kim says
September 22, 2010 at 12:28 pmSo nice to have you back….and with such a fantastic meal! I love meals served in pita bread like this…so flavorful and satisfying.
Krista says
September 22, 2010 at 3:07 amOoooh. Delicious! Definitely want to try this one.
Barbara says
September 21, 2010 at 4:37 pmNice to have you back, Kathleen!
The cumin-flavored chicken sounds wonderful and the tahini is the perfect accompaniment.
Such a pretty presentation with those lovely tomatoes!
smalltownoven says
September 21, 2010 at 1:39 pmMmm! Always on the lookout for a light and easy dinner! And I can never say “no” to pita 😉
katerina says
September 21, 2010 at 1:04 pmThese flavors are so familiar to me. I especially love tahini. Great dish!
deb says
September 21, 2010 at 12:03 amHooray you are back…now i can get my kb fixes!!!!!!!!!! this looks and sounds amazing. we'll have to give it a try this week!
xox
Tv Food and Drink says
September 20, 2010 at 10:34 pmI get the willies up my throat when I think about cumin. Cannot tolerate it. Have tried, cannot do it! Having said that, your meal looks delicious. I might have to sub in a spice and go for it. Anyone want to suggest a substitute? Thanks and welcome back! – Gary
Rambling Tart says
September 20, 2010 at 10:32 pmWelcome back, Kathleen! I've missed you!! Such a pretty and scrumptious dish. 🙂
Smita Srivastava says
September 20, 2010 at 2:56 pmWonderful recipe n great clicks !!
– Smita
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(fun ideas to feed picky eaters)
appropriated.muffin says
September 20, 2010 at 7:14 amooo yum! i love the colors of the tomato, onion and parsley! really mouthwatering!
Celine Asril of Black.Salt says
September 20, 2010 at 4:26 amNow THAT looks delish, and so easy to make! Welcome back Kathleen!
Jennifurla says
September 20, 2010 at 2:58 amCUMIN, I agree with everyone above – I LOVE LOVE it, glad you are back
Esi says
September 20, 2010 at 2:41 amCumin is one of my favorite spices. This sounds great.
Monet says
September 20, 2010 at 1:17 amI adore stuffing pita breads with different beans and meat. I imagine the cumin adds a lovely kick to this recipe. The pictures look great, and my stomach is now growling. Thanks for sharing!
Catherine says
September 20, 2010 at 12:40 amThis sounds and looks delicious! Definately gonna want seconds of this! Yummy!
Raina says
September 19, 2010 at 11:47 pmHey, glad to see your are back. Glad you had a nice summer too. This sounds like a great dish. The contrast of flavors with the cumin and the yogurt sauce sounds delish. Looking forward to trying this.
Kristin says
September 19, 2010 at 10:48 pmoh my goodness this sounds good. I am going to have to make this!
Katy ~ says
September 19, 2010 at 8:46 pmMy mouth was watering as I read the recipe. Definitely want to give this a try. I know Ole Sweetie Pi won't go near it but that's what hot dogs and Spam are for (Yes he loves Spam. go figure, grins.)
elra says
September 19, 2010 at 7:54 pmThis sounds pretty good kathellen, definitely gonna want seconds 🙂
JG says
September 19, 2010 at 7:31 pmIt's getting chilly here in Western MA, so any way I can extend summer, I am all for it! Grilled Chicken + Pita Bread = Yummy!
Bridgett says
September 19, 2010 at 7:22 pmThe cumin and coriander really kicks this up. What a great idea and even with the warm flavors, it will transfer well into a Fall dish. Love it!