Jul 17 2026
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Chicken Taouk (lebanese) Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Santorini
Time1h
Serves2

Grilled Chicken Breast meat in a garlic marinade on Lebanese pita with lettuce, tomato, onion & your choice of Garlic or Hummus.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, combine minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Chicken

    Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

  3. 3

    Grill the Chicken

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Vegetables

    While the chicken is grilling, wash and slice the lettuce, tomato, and onion.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a couple of minutes. Slice the chicken into strips. Place the pita bread on a plate, add lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, chicken strips, and top with garlic sauce or hummus.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Fold the pita and serve immediately, enjoying the delicious flavors of the Chicken Taouk sandwich!

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