Healthy Cooking Methods & Styles Healthy Slow-Cooker & Crockpot Recipes Low-Calorie Slow-Cooker & Crockpot Recipes Low-Calorie Slow-Cooker Chicken Recipes Chicken Pita Sandwiches with Harissa Sauce Be the first to rate & review! We serve these lemon-oregano chicken pitas with lots of fixings tucked in, but you could ditch the pita and serve it all over cooked bulgur, cauliflower rice or a bed of greens. By Carolyn Malcoun Carolyn Malcoun Instagram Twitter As EatingWell's food editor, Carolyn Malcoun searches for cool farmers, chefs and other food stories to tell. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute. She started at EatingWell as an intern in the Test Kitchen in 2005 and joined the editorial team soon after. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 19, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 35 mins Additional Time: 4 hrs Total Time: 4 hrs 35 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 sandwiches Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Egg Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients Zest & juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon dried oregano 3 tablespoons grated garlic, divided ½ teaspoon ground allspice ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed 6 tablespoons tahini ¼ cup water 2 tablespoons harissa paste 8 whole-wheat pitas, warmed if desired Shredded romaine, diced tomatoes & slivered red onion for serving Directions Combine lemon zest and juice, cumin, oregano, 2 teaspoons garlic, allspice and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cook on Low for 4 hours. Meanwhile, whisk tahini, water, harissa, the remaining 1 teaspoon garlic and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Shred the chicken and toss in a bowl with 1/4 cup of the juices from the slow cooker and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Serve the chicken in pitas with the sauce and lettuce, tomato and onion, if desired. Tips Equipment: 6-qt. or larger slow cooker Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 530 Calories 20g Fat 49g Carbs 42g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 1 pita sandwich Calories 530 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 49g 18% Dietary Fiber 6g 21% Total Sugars 3g Protein 42g 83% Total Fat 20g 25% Saturated Fat 4g 22% Cholesterol 113mg 38% Vitamin A 101IU 2% Vitamin C 4mg 4% Folate 50mcg 13% Sodium 670mg 29% Calcium 56mg 4% Iron 5mg 28% Magnesium 94mg 22% Potassium 432mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved