Schnitzel Laffa Sandwich Recipe with Michael Solomonov

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while thighs are more economical.

tahini

🥗Healthier: yogurt

💰Cheaper: hummus

Yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

laffa bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole wheat pita adds fiber, while flatbread is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and health benefits.

Take chicken breast off of the carcass and flatten it with a mallet.

Season the chicken breast.

Mix sesame seeds into the breadcrumbs.

Sear the chicken in a pan with clarified butter.

Cook laffa bread in a wood-burning oven.

Garnish the laffa with tahini sauce.

Add chopped cucumber, tomato, and pickles to the sandwich.

Slice the schnitzel into bite-sized pieces and add spice blends.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens