Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Pita with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
  • 4 pitas
  • 1 cup full-fat or low-fat plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon tahini
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped dill, plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped mint, plus more for serving
  • 1/2 large English hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/4"-thick half-moons (about 1 cup)
  • 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 3/4 cup small cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (about 5 ounces)
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
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