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:Â Â Adapted From The Dean and Deluca Cookbook
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Krista says
Ooooh. Delicious! Definitely want to try this one.
Barbara says
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!
smalltownoven says
Mmm! Always on the lookout for a light and easy dinner! And I can never say “no” to pita 😉
katerina says
These flavors are so familiar to me. I especially love tahini. Great dish!
deb says
Hooray 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
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
Rambling Tart says
Welcome back, Kathleen! I've missed you!! Such a pretty and scrumptious dish. 🙂
Smita Srivastava says
Wonderful recipe n great clicks !!
– Smita
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(fun ideas to feed picky eaters)
appropriated.muffin says
ooo yum! i love the colors of the tomato, onion and parsley! really mouthwatering!
Celine Asril of Black.Salt says
Now THAT looks delish, and so easy to make! Welcome back Kathleen!
Jennifurla says
CUMIN, I agree with everyone above – I LOVE LOVE it, glad you are back
Esi says
Cumin is one of my favorite spices. This sounds great.
Monet says
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!
Catherine says
This sounds and looks delicious! Definately gonna want seconds of this! Yummy!
Raina says
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.
Kristin says
oh my goodness this sounds good. I am going to have to make this!
Katy ~ says
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.)
elra says
This sounds pretty good kathellen, definitely gonna want seconds 🙂
JG says
It'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
The 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!