Ingredients
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- Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken, sliced into strips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Couscous
- 1 bag frozen pearl couscous, cooked
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/3 cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced, reserve 1-2 tablespoons of the oil
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/3 cup roasted shelled pistachios, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate arils
- Tahini Spread
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon greek yogurt
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4–8 pieces of Naan bread for serving
- Goat cheese, chopped cilantro, chopped pistachios and pomegranate arils for garnish
Instructions
- To marinate the chicken. In a medium bowl combine the olive oil, greek, yogurt, ginger, garlic, pepper, cumin, crushed red pepper, cayenne and cinnamon. Add the chicken and toss well. Cover the bowl and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- To make the couscous. Cook according to package directions. Stir in the spinach, honey, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and sundries tomato oil, pistachios, cilantro salt and pepper. Set aside and keep warm. Just before serving stir in the pomegranate arils.
- To make the Tahini Sauce. In a small bowl whisk together the tahini, olive oil, garlic, greek yogurt, lemon and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth. Set aside until ready to use.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. When hot remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off just a little of the excess. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 4-6 minutes or until cooked through.
- To assemble the wraps, warm the Naan bread,spread a little of the tahini sauce down the center of the warmed naan. Add the couscous and chicken and then top with crumbled goat cheese. Garnish with chopped cilantro, more pistachios and pomegranate arils.
Notes
Everything can be prepared ahead of time and warmed just prior to serving.
Keywords: chicken, yogurt, spices, naan bread, couscous, pomegranate, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach