Greek Chicken Flatbread (Printable)
Marinated Greek chicken, fresh veggies, and tzatziki on warm flatbread—a quick 40-minute Mediterranean meal.
# 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 store-bought or homemade 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, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts, turning to coat evenly. Let marinate for 15 minutes up to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
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 and 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 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
04 - Heat flatbreads in a dry skillet or oven for 1 to 2 minutes until warm and pliable. Watch carefully to prevent over-toasting.
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.
06 - Drizzle additional tzatziki sauce over toppings if desired. Serve immediately while flatbreads are still warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything comes together in under 45 minutes including marinating time
- The combination of warm grilled chicken and cool crisp vegetables feels like eating on a Greek patio
02 -
- Do not skip resting the chicken after grilling or the juices will run out onto the cutting board instead of staying in the meat
- Grate the cucumber for the tzatziki and squeeze out excess water or the sauce will become too thin
- Warm flatbreads make a huge difference in texture versus cold ones straight from the package
03 -
- Pound the chicken breasts to even thickness before marinating for more consistent cooking
- Use a vegetable peeler to shave the cucumber into ribbons instead of slices for a more elegant presentation