Chicken Shawarma with Yogurt Sauce

In this healthy recipe, the key to cooking juicy chicken without a spit is high heat and dark meat. The yogurt in the marinade gives the chicken both its tender texture and its alluring char. More yogurt in the sauce, along with crunchy cucumbers and herbs, keeps the flavors bright.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup whole-milk plain yogurt, divided
  • 1 small yellow onion, grated
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, pressed or finely grated, divided
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup finely chopped seeded cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, cilantro and/or parsley
  • 3 whole-wheat lavash, halved
  • lettuce leaves & sliced tomato for serving

Directions

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