Homemade Chicken Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 lb (900 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon neutral oil, for the pan
• 1/2 cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup (60 g) mayonnaise
• 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1-2 tablespoons cold water, to thin
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 warm pita breads or flatbreads
• 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
• 1 cup sliced tomatoes
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced pickles or pickled turnips