Juicy Chicken Shawarma Grilled in Pita with Creamy Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 lb (900 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3/4 cup (180 g) plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
• 1/3 cup (45 g) finely grated cucumber, squeezed dry
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or mint
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• Black pepper, to taste
• 4-6 pita breads or flatbreads, warmed
• 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
• 1 cup diced cucumber
• 1 cup diced tomato
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles or pickled turnips
• Fresh parsley or mint, for garnish
• Lemon wedges, for serving