Grilled Chicken Pitas with Sesame Drizzle
Look for jars or cans of tahini on the international aisle of the supermarket. It adds nutty flavor and keeps the sandwich moist.
Look for jars or cans of tahini on the international aisle of the supermarket. It adds nutty flavor and keeps the sandwich moist.
I used rotisserie chicken breast so these came together extra quickly. Also used flatbread wraps instead of pitas. This recipe reminds me a bit of CL's Chicken Shawarma recipe from July 2008, which is 10-star tasty (the chicken is marinated, which makes all the difference I think). This isn't bad at all - just a little simple/ordinary, especially compared to that other AMAZING recipe.
I seasoned the chicken with some ras al hanout left over from another recipe since I thought they'd need a little something. I also made extra sauce and added cucumbers to the roasted peppers and lettuce. Still needed a spark--I think plain Greek yogurt would've given the greater moisture and creaminess that I was missing and maybe some red pepper flakes in the tahini sauce. I may try this again but add the yogurt to the sandwiches. Served with whole wheat couscous and steamed fresh spinach with lemon. I made the couscous b/c my husband always like a grain, potato, or pasta with anything, but I wouldn't need it myself. The pitas were very filling!
This was delicious--a fast and healthy meal. I added some thinly sliced Persian cucumbers and diced red onion to the lettuce mixture. I will definitely be making this for my family again.