Marinated Chicken w/ Tzatziki
Ingredients
- Shawarma style chicken
- (6) chicken thighs, boneless
- salt
- kewpie mayo (2 spoonfuls)
- cumin (a spoonful)
- paprika (a spoonful)
- garlic powder (a spoonful)
- turmeric powder (a spoonful)
- sumac (a spoonful)
- black pepper (a spoonful)
- ground cinnamon (a sprinkle)
- cayenne pepper (a sprinkle)
- Yogurt sauce
- yogurt, non-fat, plain
- garlic, grated (2 cloves)
- black pepper (a spoonful)
- lemon juice (1/2 lemon)
- fresh dill, minced (a spoonful)
- salt
- Salad
- romaine lettuce
- cherry tomatoes, halved
- cucumbers, cubed
- feta
- pickled onions
- tortilla strips
Instructions
- Salt the chicken thighs with a even sprinkle of salt on all sides. In a small bowl, combine all of the spices with the mayo. Add the mayo marinade to the chicken and rub it all over.
- To a ripping hot griddle or cast iron, add the chicken and sear until browned on both sides. Brown the chicken until it has reached around 170°F/ 76°C. Once the chicken is cooked, pull it off the heat and let it rest a bit before slicing.
- Combine the yogurt, garlic, spices, and lemon juice. Mix it together and taste it. Adjust the salt and other seasonings to your preference.
- Add the lettuce to a bowl and top with the tortilla strips or pita. Layer on the yogurt sauce, cucumber, tomato, feta, cheese, chicken, and pickled onion. Enjoy.
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