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Greek Chicken Flatbread

Enjoy a Mediterranean street food favorite at home! This Greek Chicken Flatbread features bold flavors, fresh textures, and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 470

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt for marinade
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice or lime for a tangy twist
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 tsp dried oregano or 1 tbsp fresh, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika optional, for depth
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
For Assembly
  • 4 pieces flatbreads or large pitas whole-wheat or gluten-free as needed
  • 1 cup cucumber, grated and drained for tzatziki
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt for sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped or 1 tsp dried
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar for quick-pickle
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup mixed greens or shredded romaine
  • optional crumbled feta
  • optional kalamata olives
  • optional lemon wedges
  • optional extra virgin olive oil

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Toss sliced chicken in marinade until fully coated. Let sit 15–30 minutes.
  2. Tip: If short on time, marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Quick-Pickle the Onion
  1. Place sliced red onion in a small bowl with red wine vinegar and a pinch of salt. Let sit 10 minutes, stirring once.
  2. Tip: The vinegar mellows the raw onion bite and adds crisp acidity.
Make the Tzatziki-Style Sauce
  1. Grate the cucumber, squeeze out excess water in a towel, and mix with Greek yogurt, dill, a pinch of salt, and a splash of lemon juice. Chill until assembly.
  2. Tip: For a lighter sauce, swap half the yogurt for low-fat yogurt or add a tablespoon of olive oil for silkiness.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Sear marinated chicken in a single layer, cooking 3–4 minutes per side until nicely browned and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
  2. Tip: Avoid overcrowding; cook in batches if necessary.
Warm the Flatbreads
  1. Warm flatbreads on a dry skillet 30–45 seconds per side or wrap in foil and heat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 4–5 minutes.
  2. Tip: Light charring on a skillet adds a delicious smoky note.
Assemble
  1. Spread tzatziki on the flatbread, layer with greens, tomatoes, chicken, pickled onions, olives, and feta. Drizzle with extra lemon juice or olive oil.
  2. Tip: Add a handful of fresh herbs (mint or parsley) for an aromatic lift.

Notes

For creative variations: include party platter ideas, bowl versions, breakfast twists, or pairings.