Spiced Chicken Kebabs with Tahini Sauce Recipe

Name: Spiced Chicken Kebabs with Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Plain, Whole Milk Yogurt (not Greek); 1- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 1 teaspoon Smoked Sweet Paprika; 1/2 teaspoons Garam Masala Or Baharat Spice Blend, If You Can Find It; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice; 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs, Cut In 1-1 1/2 Inch Cubes; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, Plus More As Needed; 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Cracked Pepper, Plus More As Needed; 1 cup Green Leaf Lettuce, Thinly Sliced; 2 teaspoons Olive Oil; 10 whole Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced; 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice; 4 whole Pita Breads; 1/4 cups Tahini Sauce; 1/4 cups Feta Cheese

Servings: persons

1 cup Plain, Whole Milk Yogurt (not Greek)
1- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Smoked Sweet Paprika
1/2 teaspoons Garam Masala Or Baharat Spice Blend, If You Can Find It
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs, Cut In 1-1 1/2 Inch Cubes
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, Plus More As Needed
1/2 teaspoons Fresh Cracked Pepper, Plus More As Needed
1 cup Green Leaf Lettuce, Thinly Sliced
2 teaspoons Olive Oil
10 whole Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
4 whole Pita Breads
1/4 cups Tahini Sauce
1/4 cups Feta Cheese

1
For marinade, combine yogurt, spices, garlic and lemon juice.
2
Add chicken and marinade at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
3
Remove excess marinade and skewer chicken.
4
If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes before using to prevent burning.
5
Allow chicken to come to room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour before grilling.
6
Heat grill pan or outdoor grill over medium to medium-high heat.
7
Season chicken with additional salt and pepper.
8
Grill for a total of about 1012 minutes or until chicken is charred and cooked through.
9
Lightly drizzle lettuce with oil, squeeze over lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
10
Season tomato slices with salt and pepper.
11
Serve chicken, lettuce and tomato in pita bread and top with tahini sauce and feta.
12
I like to cut up extra lettuce and tomato on the side and use any leftover tahini sauce as salad dressing.
13
Enjoy.

437

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Plain, Whole Milk Yogurt (not Greek), 1- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin, 1 teaspoon Smoked Sweet Paprika, 1/2 teaspoons Garam Masala Or Baharat Spice Blend, If You Can Find It, and more.

Yes, Spiced Chicken Kebabs with Tahini Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spiced Chicken Kebabs with Tahini Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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