Greek Chicken Flatbread with Tzatziki (Printable Version)
Mediterranean flatbread with marinated chicken, fresh veggies, feta, olives, and creamy tzatziki sauce
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
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
08 - 4 flatbreads naan or pita bread
→ 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, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts, turning to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or 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 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 temperature. Warm flatbreads for 1 to 2 minutes until soft and pliable, taking care not to toast or crisp them.
05 - Spread generous layer of tzatziki sauce over each warmed flatbread. Layer baby spinach or arugula, sliced grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese evenly across the surface.
06 - Drizzle additional tzatziki sauce over assembled flatbreads if desired. Serve immediately while flatbreads are still warm and chicken is at optimal temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all those bright Mediterranean flavors without spending hours in the kitchen
- Everything comes together in under 45 minutes, but it tastes like something from a restaurant
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing is non negotiable, otherwise all those juices run out onto your cutting board
- Grated cucumber must be squeezed dry or your tzatziki will separate and get watery within an hour
03 -
- Warm your flatbreads directly on the rack of a 350 degree oven for 2 minutes for the best texture
- Slice chicken while it is still slightly warm so it absorbs more flavor from the toppings