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Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken Pita Sandwiches with Yogurt Mint Sauce Recipe

Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken Pita Sandwiches with Yogurt Mint Sauce Recipe

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Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken Pita Sandwiches with Yogurt Mint Sauce

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced and mashed
1/2 tsp dried thyme, crumbled
8 skinless boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lb)
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp fresh lemon juice , or to taste
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves , or to taste
1 small red onion, sliced thin
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 tomato, minced
1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted lightly
6 whole-wheat pita loaves

Directions:

Make the marinade: In a bowl whisk together the yogurt, the lemon juice, the garlic paste, the thyme, and pepper to taste.
Arrange the chicken, pricked in several places with a fork, in one layer in a large shallow dish, pour the marinade over it, and let the chicken marinate, covered and chilled, turning it once, for at least 3 hours or, preferably overnight
Make the sauce: In a bowl whisk together the yogurt, the garlic paste, the lemon juice, the parsley, the mint, and salt and pepper to taste.
On an oiled grill set about 6 inches over glowing coals or in an oiled ridged grill pan set over moderately high eat grill the chicken (discard the marinade) turning it, for 12 to 15 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked through. While the chicken is cooking, in a skillet cook the onion in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until it is softened and lightly golden. Remove the skillet from the heat, add the tomato and the sesame seeds, and season the mixture with salt and pepper. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and cut it diagonally into thin slices. Cut off a small piece of each pita loaf to form an opening and heat the pita loaves on the grill, turning them once, for several seconds, or until they are just softened. Divide the chicken, the onion mixture, and the sauce among the pita loaves.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	761.02 Kcal (3186 kJ)
Calories from fat	522.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	58.09g	89%
Cholesterol	125.97mg	42%
Sodium	369.44mg	15%
Potassium	421.24mg	9%
Total Carbs	43.28g	14%
Sugars	4.81g	19%
Dietary Fiber	5.4g	22%
Protein	20.08g	40%
Vitamin C	13.1mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	12.3mg	68%
Calcium	119.1mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	267.11 Kcal (1118 kJ)
Calories from fat	183.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.39g	89%
Cholesterol	44.21mg	42%
Sodium	129.67mg	15%
Potassium	147.85mg	9%
Total Carbs	15.19g	14%
Sugars	1.69g	19%
Dietary Fiber	1.89g	22%
Protein	7.05g	40%
Vitamin C	4.6mg	22%
Iron	4.3mg	68%
Calcium	41.8mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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