Sally Vargas

INGREDIENTS

Finely grated zest of 1 lemon

1/4 cup

lemon juice (from 2 lemons)

1/2 tsp

dried oregano

1 clove

garlic, finely chopped

Salt and pepper,

1 tsp

Maras pepper (or substitute 1/2 teaspoon paprika plus 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper)

1/3 cup

olive oil

1 lb

boneless, skinless breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

1 cup

plain yogurt, any variety

2 tbsp

tahini

to 4 teaspoons lemon juice (from half a lemon)

Salt and pepper,

(6-inch) pita breads (leave whole; do not split)

cherry tomatoes, halved

Persian cucumber, thinly sliced

1/4

small red onion, thinly sliced

1 cup

packed arugula

Leaves from 3 to 4 sprigs of mint