Description
A flavorful and tender sheet pan chicken dish marinated with spices and served in pita with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Pita bread (for serving)
- Fresh vegetables (like cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and place a baking sheet inside to heat.
- Mix olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry, then coat them in the spice mixture. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Carefully remove the baking sheet and place the chicken on it. Roast for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix minced garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl for the sauce.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve in pita bread with fresh vegetables and drizzle the garlic sauce on top, garnishing with parsley.
Notes
For extra moist chicken, consider adding yogurt to the marinade.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg