Spiced Chicken Flatbread with Feta and Pine Nuts : A Quick and Flavorful Mediterranean Treat
Enjoy this Spiced Chicken Flatbread with Feta and Pine Nuts—a crispy, flavor-packed Mediterranean treat ready in 14 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
- 1large thin flatbread (such as Lebanese bread, or another thin variety)
- For the Spiced Chicken Mince Spread:
- 1/2 cupground chicken (about4 oz)
- 2 teaspoonstomato paste
- 1 teaspoonBaharat spice mix (or substitute with a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice)
- 1/2 teaspoonsweet paprika (or smoked paprika)
- 1garlic clove, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoonkosher salt (use half for table salt)
- 1 tablespoonfinely chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (optional, or use dried oregano)
- 1 1/2 tablespoonsolive oil (for cooking)
- Toppings:
- 2 tablespoonscrumbled feta or goat cheese
- Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
- Optional: Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- Optional: Red pepper flakes or dried chili flakes
- Optional: 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts, roughly chopped (or substitute with pistachios, almonds, or sesame seeds)
- Optional: Finely chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the flatbread to fit your pan, if necessary. A large 12-inch pan works best for this recipe.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, tomato paste, Baharat spice mix, paprika, garlic, salt, and parsley (if using). Mix until the chicken is well-coated with the spices.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly across one side of the flatbread, covering the surface like you would spread peanut butter.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the pan over high heat. Place the flatbread, with the chicken side down, into the pan. Cook for 90 seconds, pressing lightly with a spatula to encourage browning. The chicken will stick to the bread.
- Flip the flatbread carefully with tongs and cook the other side of the bread for another 90 seconds, until golden and crispy. If the bread is browning too fast, reduce the heat.
- Once crispy, slide the flatbread onto a cutting board. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and top with crumbled feta or goat cheese.
- Add any additional toppings you prefer, such as a light squeeze of lemon juice, chili flakes, toasted pine nuts, or more herbs.
- Cut into 8 slices and serve warm.
- Details: This simple yet flavorful recipe features spiced chicken mince spread on a crispy flatbread, topped with feta, pine nuts, and a drizzle of olive oil. It’s perfect for a savory snack or light meal.