Greek Chicken Flatbread (Printer-friendly)
Marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and tzatziki on warm flatbread
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Marinade
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Flatbread Base
08 - 4 flatbreads (naan or pita)
→ Fresh Toppings
09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
11 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
12 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
13 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
14 - 1 cup baby spinach or arugula leaves
→ Tzatziki Sauce
15 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
16 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
17 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
18 - 1/4 cup cucumber, finely grated and drained
19 - 1 clove garlic, minced
20 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
21 - Salt and pepper to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat chicken breasts thoroughly and marinate for 15 minutes to 1 hour.
02 - Combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - Heat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
04 - Heat flatbreads in a dry skillet or warm oven for 1-2 minutes until soft and pliable.
05 - Spread tzatziki sauce over each flatbread. Layer with spinach or arugula, sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese. Drizzle with additional sauce and serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The combination of warm grilled chicken and cool creamy tzatziki hits every craving at once
- Everything comes together in under 45 minutes but tastes like you spent all day cooking
- You can customize the toppings based on what your garden or fridge has available
02 -
- Let the chicken rest before slicing or the juices will run out and leave you with dry meat
- Really squeeze the excess liquid from the grated cucumber or your tzatziki will be watery
- Warm the flatbreads just before assembling so they do not get soggy from the sauce
03 -
- Grill the chicken over higher heat than you think you need for those beautiful char marks
- Slice the chicken against the grain for the most tender bite every time