Greek Chicken Flatbread: A Quick Mediterranean Tasty Escape
Savor a delightful escape into Mediterranean flavors with our Greek Chicken Flatbread. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick and easy recipe features tender marinated chicken and fresh toppings on warm flatbreads. The vibrant combination of juicy chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce creates a satisfying meal that’s customizable to your taste. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or enjoying dinner with family, this dish is sure to impress. Plus, its simple preparation means you can whip it up in 45 minutes or less!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g boneless chicken breasts/thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber (grated and squeezed)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 4 naan bread/pita
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 English cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- Fresh parsley/dill (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Add chicken; coat well and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare tzatziki: Mix Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, minced garlic, and chopped dill until well combined.
- Cook chicken: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake marinated chicken for about 15 minutes until cooked through. Slice into strips.
- Assemble flatbreads: Warm naan/pita, spread tzatziki over each piece, top with sliced chicken and desired vegetables like cherry tomatoes and feta cheese.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg