Chicken Shawarma Lentil Dip - Half Cup Habit

Ingredients

• 1 tbps olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 pound chicken breasts (boneless, skinless (about 2 pieces); cut into bite sized pieces)
• 2 teaspoons za'atar
• 1 cup lentils, red (dried)
• 2 cups water
• 3/4 teaspoon salt (divided)
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 lemon (juiced)
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 2 tablespoons cilantro (minced fresh)