Chicken Shawarma

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 pounds of chicken breasts or thighs (boneless and skinless, sliced into half-inch strips)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (adjust to preference)
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6 small pitas
• 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 medium tomato (diced)
• 2 mini or Persian cucumbers (diced)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper