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Grilled Cumin Chicken Stuffed Pita Bread

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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

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Grilled Cumin Chicken Stuffed Pita Bread

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings: 10 -12
Author: Kathleen

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

Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3.2% | Vitamin C: 1.2% | Calcium: 8.7% | Iron: 11.5%
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  12. Nice 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!

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  16. I 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

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  23. I 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!

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  25. Hey, 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.

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  27. My 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.)

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