3chicken breasts(this is about 525g/18.5oz altogether), chopped into bitesize pieces
2tbspoilI use avocado or rapeseed
2clovesgarlicpeeled and minced
½tspdried dill
1tspdried oregano
¼tspground black pepper
zest and juice of one lemon
½tsptable salt
Serving suggestion:
4warmed Greek flatbreads
1romaine or baby gem lettucesliced
3-4medium tomatoesroughly chopped
sliced red onionor my favourite marinated onions
store-bought or homemade tzatziki or whipped feta
a drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
Add the chopped chicken to a bowl or a ziplock bag.
3 chicken breasts
Add the oil, garlic, dill, oregano, pepper, lemon zest, and juice.
2 tbsp oil, 2 cloves garlic, ½ tsp dried dill, 1 tsp dried oregano, ¼ tsp ground black pepper, zest and juice of one lemon
Stir together to evenly distribute in the marinade.
Allow to marinade for 20-30 minutes (no more than 2 hours or the lemon juice will break down the fibres in the chicken too much – causing it to go a bit mushy).
Just before you’re ready to cook, sprinkle over the salt and stir together.
1/2 tsp table salt
Place in the air fryer basket and cook at 200C/400F for 13-15 minutes, until cooked throughout. Give it a shake halfway through cooking.
Once cooked, pile into warmed flatbreads along with your favourite toppings. I love to add lettuce, tomatoes, marinated onions, whipped feta, and a drizzle of olive oil.
4 warmed Greek flatbreads, 1 romaine or baby gem lettuce, 3-4 medium tomatoes, sliced red onion, store-bought or homemade tzatziki or whipped feta, a drizzle of olive oil
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Notes
Make AheadYou can make this chicken ahead, although I think it tastes best when freshly cooked. If the chicken is cooked and then reheated, it tends to be a little dryer.However, you can marinate the chicken ahead - then cover and refrigerate it.
Marinate the chicken for up 2 hours ahead
OR
Leave out the lemon zest, juice and salt and you can marinate the night before. Stir the lemon zest, juice and salt in about 10 minutes before you cook it
LeftoversThis chicken tastes great, served cold the next day as part of a salad or wrap.Simply cool the cooked chicken quickly, then cover and refrigerate until the next day.Ingredient Swaps/Additions
Swap out the whipped feta for crumbled feta cheese, tzatziki sauce or greek yogurt mixed with a little garlic powder.
Swap out the flatbreads for pita bread or tortilla wraps.
Add chopped bell pepper, olives, and/or chopped cucumber
Don't have an air fryer?
Bake the chicken pieces in the oven on a lined baking sheet (be sure to spread them out) at 190C/375F (fan) for about 18-22 minutes. The chicken should no longer be pink in the middle when cooked. If you have a meat thermometer, the internal temperature of the chicken should be 75C/165F
Fry the chicken pieces in a large frying pan with 2 tablespoons of oil, over a medium-high heat for about 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked throughout.
BBQ or grill (broil) the chicken for 10-15 minutes, turning once, until the chicken is cooked throughout. You can make chicken skewers, by threading the chicken pieces onto metal skewers to make the chicken easier to turn if you like.
Nutritional information is for one serving of the air fried chicken (not including flatbreads and toppings). This recipe serves 4 people.