Best 9 Mediterranean Chicken Sandwich Recipes
Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey to the shores of the Mediterranean? Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with our ultimate guide to creating the perfect Mediterranean chicken sandwich. Say goodbye to ordinary sandwiches and elevate your lunch game with a delicious fusion of flavors. Let's dive into the vibrant world of Mediterranean cuisine and discover the secrets behind the juiciest chicken, the most flavorful marinade, and the freshest toppings that will make your sandwich a Mediterranean masterpiece.
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MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SANDWICH
Enjoy this flavorful Mediterranean chicken sandwich, with tomato, lettuce, red onion, and creamy sauce (feta cheese, yogurt, dill, garlic, & oregano)!
Provided by JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Categories Sandwich
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients for sauce in medium bowl. Stir well, to fully blend ingredients into creamy sauce. Cover; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Lightly butter kaiser roll halves. "Toast" them lightly by placing them cut side down, in a dry skillet on medium heat. Cook until golden brown and crispy. Remove from heat; set aside.
- Generously spread sauce on top/bottom halves of the toasted sides of rolls or buns. Place cooked chicken breast (or 1" thick slice of rotisserie chicken breast, if using) onto bottom half of bun. Add red onion slices, tomato slice, and a large lettuce leaf. Place top half of toasted bun onto sandwich (make sure it has sauce on it!). Repeat process for other sandwich. Serve, and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 sandwich, Calories 371 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Sodium 628 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g
20 MINUTE MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PITA SANDWICH RECIPE
Twenty minutes is all you need to whip up this simple yet satisfying Mediterranean Chicken Pita Sandwich!
Provided by The Wanderlust Kitchen
Categories Burgers and Sandwiches
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cumin, turmeric, garlic powder, paprika, allspice, and vegetable oil. Add the diced chicken pieces and toss well to coat.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken in a single layer and allow it cook for 2 minutes undisturbed. Continue to saute the chicken until cooked through, another 2-3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce by whisking together the Greek yogurt, oregano, olive oil, and salt to taste.
- Assemble the pita sandwiches by spreading one quarter of the yogurt sauce over each of the four pitas, then topping with cooked chicken, cucumber and tomato slices, and topping with crumbled Feta cheese.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 613 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 65 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Sodium 586 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 13 g
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SANDWICHES
The chicken is seasoned with thyme and fennel and served on a crusty Italian loaf smeared with our simple homemade olive spread.
Categories chicken sandwiches mediterranean
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In mortar with pestle, crush fennel seeds with thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub both sides of chicken breasts with fennel-seed mixture; set aside.
- In small bowl, mix olives and mayonnaise. Cut bread crosswise into 4 equal pieces, then cut each piece horizontally in half. Spread olive mixture evenly on cut sides of bread; set aside.
- Place chicken on grill over medium heat and cook 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until juices run clear when thickest part is pierced with tip of knife. Transfer chicken to cutting board.
- To assemble sandwiches, slice chicken breasts crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. On bottom halves of bread, layer sliced chicken and tomatoes. Replace top halves of bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SANDWICHES
I copied this delightful recipe when I was in Italy visiting my Aunt Elsa. The refreshing sandwich filling is nicely flavored with oregano and mint. I like it tucked into chewy pita bread. -Marcia Fuller, Sheridan, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken for 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from the skillet; cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine the chicken, tomatoes, cucumber and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, oregano, mint and salt. Pour over chicken mixture; toss gently., Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Line pita halves with lettuce; fill with chicken mixture, using a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
Make and share this Mediterranean Chicken Salad Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Shirl J 831
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place chicken, water, basil, salt and pepper in medium pan, bring to boil.
- Reduce heat; simmer covered 10-12 minutes till chicken is no longer pink in center.
- remove chicken from pan; cool.
- Cut into 1/2 " pieces.
- Combine chicken, cucumber, mayonnaise, red pepper, olives,yogurt and garlic powder in medium bowl and toss to coat well.
- Spread rolls with additional mayonnaise.
- Top with lettuce and chicken salad mixture.
- Garnish as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.4, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 61.3, Sodium 719.4, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3, Protein 25.9
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN
Sauteed chicken simmered in a sauce of tomatoes, olives, white wine, garlic, and herbs. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association. Preparation time: 20 minutes.
Provided by Robyn Webb
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil and 2 tablespoons white wine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and saute about 4 to 6 minutes each side, until golden. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Saute garlic in pan drippings for 30 seconds, then add onion and saute for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Lower heat, add 1/2 cup white wine and simmer for 10 minutes. Add thyme and basil and simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet and cover. Cook over low heat until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add olives and parsley to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 268.1 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SANDWICH
Put a Mediterranean spin on your next chicken sandwich with some savory seasoned feta and sliced tomatoes.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 5m
Yield Makes 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spread 1 bread slice with dressing; sprinkle with feta.
- Fill bread slices with remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 1120 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SANDWICHES
Looking for a hearty dinner? Check out this herb flavored chicken sandwich made in just 15 minutes.
Categories Entree
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients until well blended. Spread about 1 teaspoon dressing on each slice of bread.
- Top 4 slices of bread evenly with spinach, chicken, cucumber and onion. Cover each with second slice of bread, dressing side down. Wrap each sandwich securely with foil or plastic wrap; take with you for an on-the-go dinner.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE AND CHICKEN SANDWICH WRAP
I am not claiming this to be authentic Mediterranean but I got that 'vibe' when I was picking out what veggies I wanted to go in it. I think this would actually work really well even if you left the chicken out and went for a fully veggie option.
Provided by Sarah_Jayne
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spread hummus over the tortilla.
- Place the slices of chicken down the middle of the tortilla so that the ends of each slice overlap.
- Arrange the spinach leaves over the chicken.
- Top with the artichokes and red peppers.
- Fold over the sides of the tortilla and roll up as you would any other wrap.
- Cut in half and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.9, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 54.9, Sodium 1943.3, Carbohydrate 50.4, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 4.4, Protein 30.9
Tips:
- Use ripe and flavorful tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Toast the bread for a crispy and flavorful sandwich.
- Use a good quality olive oil for the marinade and dressing.
- Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
- Don't overcook the chicken, or it will become dry and tough.
- Serve the sandwich with your favorite sides, such as chips, salad, or fruit.
Conclusion:
The Mediterranean chicken sandwich is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this sandwich a try.
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