Serves 1
Directions
- 1Add yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, tomato paste, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, oregano, salt, and pepper to a measuring cup or bowl.
- 2Whisk all the marinade ingredients together until well blended.
- 3Transfer the prepared marinade over the chicken chunks in a bowl.
- 4Stir the chicken to ensure it is fully coated in the marinade.
- 5Cover the bowl and place it in the fridge to marinate for at least four hours, or preferably overnight.
- 6Once the chicken is marinated, thread the chicken onto skewers, adding onion wedges in between for extra flavor.
- 7Grill the skewers on medium heat for about five to seven minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the chicken.
- 8Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken is between 160 and 165 degrees Fahrenheit using a thermometer.
- 9To serve, spread garlic sauce generously on pita bread.
- 10Place a chicken skewer on the pita bread with some pickles and any other desired vegetables.
- 11Roll up the pita into a sandwich and cut it in half.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into large chunks
- 0.5 cup plain whole milk yogurt
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- onions
- pita bread
- garlic sauce
- pickles
- other vegetables
Equipment
whiskforkbowlfridgeskewersgrillgrill panthermometer
Tips
- The yogurt helps break down the protein, making the chicken ultra juicy, super tender, and very flavorful.
- Marinate the chicken for at least four hours, or even overnight, for best results.
- Use a thermometer to ensure the internal temperature is between 160 and 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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