Garlicky lemon chicken and rice

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1If you feel like chopping, chop; otherwise, turn shallot, garlic, Serrano pepper, parsley (or preferred herb), cilantro, and dill into a paste.
  2. 2Add extra virgin olive oil, the juice of one lemon, and salt to the paste ingredients.
  3. 3Blend until smooth.
  4. 4Combine 1 pound of ground chicken with the prepared paste, lemon zest, paprika, turmeric, and cumin.
  5. 5Mix thoroughly.
  6. 6Slice fluffy pita in half and open it up.
  7. 7Stuff the meat mixture inside the pita.
  8. 8Add two tablespoons of olive oil to a pan.
  9. 9Place the stuffed pitas cut-side down in the pan.
  10. 10Sear the pitas meat-side down until they get a nice sear on the outside.
  11. 11Flip the pitas to their other side.
  12. 12Once both sides are seared, transfer them to the oven for a couple more minutes to finish cooking through.

Ingredients

  • Shallot
  • Garlic
  • Serrano pepper
  • Parsley
  • Cilantro
  • Dill
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 one Lemon juice
  • Salt
  • 1 pound Ground chicken
  • Lemon zest
  • Paprika
  • Turmeric
  • Cumin
  • Fluffy pita
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Equipment

BlenderOven