Za'atar Chicken Flatbread Recipe (Middle Eastern Lunch) 🥙🌿
Za'atar Chicken Flatbread is a delicious Middle Eastern dish featuring tender chicken marinated in aromatic za'atar spices, served on warm flatbread. This dish is not only flavorful but also a perfect balance of spices and fresh ingredients, making it ideal for a satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons za'atar spice blend for marinating the chicken
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 pieces pita bread or flatbreads of choice
- 1 cup Greek yogurt for serving
- 1 cup cucumber diced for topping
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking the chicken
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken strips with za'atar spice blend, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken strips and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- While the chicken is cooking, warm the pita bread in another skillet or oven until slightly toasted but still pliable.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from heat and assemble the flatbreads by placing a portion of the chicken in the center of each pita, then top with diced cucumber and a generous dollop of Greek yogurt.
Notes
Tip 1: For extra flavor, add sliced tomatoes or pickled vegetables as toppings.
Tip 2: These flatbreads can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Variation: Substitute chicken with grilled vegetables or falafel for a vegetarian option.
Tip 2: These flatbreads can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Variation: Substitute chicken with grilled vegetables or falafel for a vegetarian option.