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Greek Chicken Sandwich

Cultural Context

The Greek Chicken Sandwich, often enjoyed as a street food, reflects Greece's love for fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Traditionally served as souvlaki, this dish combines marinated grilled chicken with refreshing toppings, showcasing the Mediterranean diet's emphasis on health and taste. Today, variations abound globally, with many enjoying it in wraps or as part of larger meals.

GreekGRmain
45 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 lb chicken thighs
1 medium tomato, sliced
1 medium cucumber, sliced
1/2 medium red onion, sliced
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons mayo

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are often more affordable.

tzatziki sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt with herbs

💰Cheaper: sour cream with cucumber

Yogurt offers a lighter option, while sour cream is budget-friendly.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat, while ricotta is often less expensive.

1

Infuse olive oil with garlic and rosemary.

2

Add more olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the infused oil to create a dressing.

3

Add chicken thighs to the marinade and let sit for 1-3 hours.

4

Prepare tomato, cucumber, and red onion for the sandwich.

5

Grill the marinated chicken thighs until cooked through.

6

Toast the sandwich bun on the grill.

7

Spread mayo mixed with rosemary garlic olive oil on the bun.

8

Layer cucumber, tomato, grilled chicken, feta cheese, and grilled red onions on the bun.

9

Top with the other half of the bun and serve.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingslicingassembling

Equipment Needed

grillmixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Souvlaki SandwichChicken Gyro

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