Ingredients
Thin-cut chicken breasts or thighs
1/2 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3–4 garlic cloves, minced
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
A squeeze of lemon juice
Flatbreads like naan, pita, or ciabatta
Havarti or Gouda slices
Sun-dried tomatoes
Sliced dill pickles
Pickled red onions (optional)
Fresh sprouts or microgreens
Sliced pepperoncini (optional)
1/4 cup tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 garlic clove, grated
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley, dill, basil, or cilantro)
Salt to taste
Water to reach desired consistency
Instructions
1. Combine chicken with Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, shallots, smoked paprika, oregano, turmeric, chili flakes, cumin, cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl.
2. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 24 hours for maximum flavor.
3. Preheat oven to 425°F.
4. Arrange chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes until cooked through and crispy on edges. Optionally, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes for a slight char.
5. Prepare the spicy garlic green tahini dressing by blending all dressing ingredients until smooth.
6. Alternatively, use a garlic yogurt sauce by combining yogurt with grated garlic, lemon juice, and herbs.
7. Lay flatbreads on a baking sheet. Spread dressing on one side and layer with sun-dried tomatoes, pickles, pepperoncini, cheese, and the roasted chicken.
8. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes until cheese melts.
9. Remove foil, add sprouts and pickled onions if desired, drizzle with extra dressing.
10. Fold flatbreads over the fillings, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake for another 5-10 minutes until toasted.
11. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
🍗 For a richer taste, consider using chicken thighs for the marinade.
🥒 Add pickled elements like pickled onions for extra texture and flavor.
🍽️ Serve alongside homemade sweet potato fries or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Marinating Time: 15 minutes to 24 hours
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 714
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
