This traditional Palestinian dish features pitas filled with a spiced chicken mixture, cooked until golden and served warm with lemon wedges and tahini sauce. It includes aromatic spices and fresh ingredients for a flavorful meal.
1: Put 2 tsp of olive oil in a large pan and place over medium high heat.
2: Add the onions and 1/2 tsp of salt. Cook for about 8 mins until soft and golden.
3: Add in the garlic, spices, and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute.
4: Stir in the tomatoes and cook for about 10 minutes until thick.
5: Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
6: Once cool, transfer this mixture to a bowl, add chicken, cilantro, 1 tsp of salt, and black pepper.
7: Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8: Slice the pitas open to create 2 rounds each.
9: Spread about 2 large tbsp of the chicken mixture inside each round.
10: Heat butter and olive oil in a frying pan over medium high heat, and fry the pitas on both sides until golden.
11: Transfer to the baking sheet and bake for 6 minutes or until cooked through.
12: Let them cool before slicing, and serve warm with lemon wedges and tahini sauce.
