shawarma-spiced-chicken-pita-with-tahini-yogurt-sauce.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Preheat oven to 425\u00b0F. Combine cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, cinnamon, 2 Tbsp. oil, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh registers 165\u00b0F, 12\u201315 minutes; wrap pitas in foil and warm in oven during the last 5 minutes of cooking.",
        "Meanwhile, mix yogurt, tahini, garlic, lemon zest, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a medium bowl until incorporated. Fold in 2 Tbsp. dill and 2 Tbsp. mint.",
        "Toss cucumber, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, remaining 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 2 Tbsp. oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in another medium bowl.",
        "Thinly slice chicken. Place 1 warmed pita on each plate and top evenly with chicken and tomato-cucumber salad. Drizzle each pita with 2 Tbsp. tahini-yogurt sauce; top with dill and mint. Serve remaining tahini-yogurt sauce alongside.",
        "Tahini-yogurt sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1/2 teaspoon ground cumin",
        "1/4 teaspoon ground coriander",
        "1/4 teaspoon paprika",
        "1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper",
        "1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon",
        "4 tablespoons olive oil, divided",
        "1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided",
        "3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided",
        "1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed",
        "4 pitas",
        "1 cup full-fat or low-fat plain yogurt",
        "1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon tahini",
        "1/4 teaspoon grated garlic",
        "1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest",
        "4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided",
        "2 tablespoons coarsely chopped dill, plus more for serving",
        "2 tablespoons coarsely chopped mint, plus more for serving",
        "1/2 large English hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/4\"-thick half-moons (about 1 cup)",
        "2 cups shredded romaine lettuce",
        "3/4 cup small cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (about 5 ounces)",
        "1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "22-Minute Meals",
        "Dinner",
        "Chicken",
        "Yogurt",
        "Cucumber",
        "Tomato",
        "Roast",
        "Peanut Free",
        "Tree Nut Free",
        "Soy Free",
        "No Sugar Added"
    ],
    "title": "Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Pita with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/shawarma-spiced-chicken-pita-with-tahini-yogurt-sauce"
}