Greek Chicken Flatbread (Printable Version)
Marinated chicken, fresh veggies, feta, and tzatziki on warm flatbread.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp dried oregano
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Flatbread
08 - 4 store-bought or homemade flatbreads (such as naan or pita)
→ 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 tbsp olive oil
17 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
18 - 1/4 cup cucumber, finely grated and drained
19 - 1 clove garlic, minced
20 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
21 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Add chicken breasts, turning to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes, up to 1 hour for deeper flavor penetration.
02 - Combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well incorporated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - Preheat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken breasts for 5 to 6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. Transfer to cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
04 - Heat dry skillet or oven to medium-low. Warm flatbreads for 1 to 2 minutes until soft and pliable, being careful not to overcook or crisp.
05 - Spread generous layer of tzatziki sauce over each warmed flatbread. Layer with baby spinach or arugula, sliced grilled chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, red onion slices, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
06 - Drizzle additional tzatziki sauce over toppings if desired. Serve immediately while flatbreads are still warm and chicken is at optimal temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinated chicken stays juicy even after grilling, and the leftovers make incredible wraps the next day
- You can prep everything in advance and just assemble when people walk through the door
02 -
- The tzatziki needs at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator for all the flavors to meld together properly
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps all the juices inside instead of running onto your cutting board
03 -
- Grate your cucumber for the tzatziki then squeeze out excess moisture with paper towels so the sauce stays thick
- Warm the flatbreads right before assembling because the contrast of warm bread and cool toppings is magical