Ingredients
Chicken
- 500 g (1 lb) chicken thigh fillets, trimmed
- 1 tsp garlic, freshly minced
- 3 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp regular paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Tzatziki
- 1 small cucumber, grated and excess juice squeezed out
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 cup (250 ml) plain Greek yoghurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp garlic, freshly minced
- ½ tsp salt
To serve
- 4 wraps – try this two-ingredient flatbread recipe
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- ¼ red onion, sliced
Instructions
- Combine the chicken ingredients in a large bowl and mix to combine using your hands or tongs so that the chicken is evenly coated in the marinade (see note 2).
- Combine the tzatziki ingredients in a separate bowl and set aside.
- Heat a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium–high heat and cook the chicken for 10–12 minutes or until cooked through and golden. Turn regularly during cooking and add 1/2 cup (125 ml) of water in the final 2 minutes of cooking, or sooner if needed (see note 3). Slice the chicken into strips and toss it through the juices in the pan, or leave it whole.
- Serve the wraps topped with tzatziki, parsley, tomatoes, red onion and the cooked chicken.
Notes
Note 1 – My preference is to use chicken thigh as I feel it produces the best, juiciest results, but chicken breast can also be used. Cook the chicken for 8–10 minutes or until it is cooked through and golden.
Note 2 – If you have the time, you can marinate the chicken for up to 24 hours prior to cooking. This will intensify the depth of flavour.
Note 3 – The water will help to deglaze the pan and create a sticky, caramelised glaze on the chicken. If the chicken is starting to caramelise very quickly and stick to the base of the pan, you can add the water sooner.
MAKE AHEAD
Marinate the chicken up to 24 hours prior to cooking, or cook it and simply reheat it, ready for when you need it! The tzatziki can be prepared and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
LEFTOVERS
Refrigerate leftover chicken for up to 3 days. Reheat until piping hot.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
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