🥙 Mediterranean Chicken Pita Bowl with Garlic Tahini Sauce
✨ Description
This bowl brings together classic Mediterranean flavors—herb-marinated chicken, warm pita, crunchy vegetables, and a rich garlic tahini sauce. It’s wholesome, satisfying, and ideal for lunch or dinner.
🥄 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
🍗 For the Chicken Marinade
- 500g boneless chicken (breast or thighs), cut into strips
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp turmeric (optional)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & black pepper
🥗 For the Bowl
- 3–4 pita breads (warm or toasted)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup lettuce or mixed greens
- ¼ cup olives (optional)
🥣 Garlic Tahini Sauce
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–4 tbsp warm water (to thin)
- Salt, to taste
🔪 Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and spices.
- Add chicken and coat well.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight for best flavor).
2. Cook the chicken
- Heat a pan or grill over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
3. Prepare the sauce
- Whisk tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
- Add warm water gradually until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt.
4. Assemble the bowl
- Slice or tear pita into pieces and place in bowls.
- Add lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and olives.
- Top with warm chicken.
5. Finish
- Drizzle generously with garlic tahini sauce.
- Optional: sprinkle with parsley or chili flakes.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Add hummus or tzatziki for extra richness
- Serve with a side of roasted potatoes or rice
- Great for meal prep—store components separately
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes! Replace chicken with roasted chickpeas, falafel, or grilled veggies.
Q: Is tahini sauce strong in flavor?
It has a nutty, slightly bitter taste balanced by lemon and garlic—adjust to your preference.
Q: Can I use yogurt instead?
Yes, for a lighter sauce, substitute with Greek yogurt + garlic + lemon.
Q: How long does the chicken last?
Cooked chicken stays fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days.
