Savory-sweet grilled chicken layered on warm flatbread, topped with quick-pickled veggies and a fiery mayo drizzle. Perfect for sharing—or not.
🧑🍳 Overview
- Difficulty: Medium
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinate time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes active (+ marinate)
- Servings: 2 flatbreads
- Cuisine: Korean–Mediterranean Fusion
📝 Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1/2 tsp ginger, grated
- Optional: pinch of gochugaru or chili flakes
For the Pickled Veggies:
- 1/4 cup shredded carrot
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- Pinch of salt
For the Spicy Mayo:
- 2 tbsp mayo
- 1 tsp sriracha (or gochujang for extra kick)
- 1/2 tsp lime juice
For Assembly:
- 2 flatbreads (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 avocado, sliced (optional)
- Handful of arugula or lettuce
- Sesame seeds & green onion for garnish
🧑🍳 Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
- Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat.
- Let sit for at least 30 minutes (or overnight in the fridge).

2. Quick Pickle the Veggies
- Combine vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Add carrot and cucumber.
- Let sit for 15+ minutes while cooking.
3. Cook the Chicken
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high.
- Sear chicken slices for 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- Set aside and slice if needed.
4. Make the Spicy Mayo
- Mix mayo, sriracha, and lime juice. Taste and adjust heat.
5. Assemble Flatbreads
- Warm flatbreads, spread a little spicy mayo, layer with greens, chicken, pickled veggies, avocado slices.
- Drizzle with more mayo, sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onion.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Make it vegetarian: Use grilled tofu or mushrooms.
- Add crunch: Toss in crushed peanuts or crispy onions.
- Use naan, pita, or lavash as your base.
🍽️ Nutritional Highlights (per serving, approx.)
- Calories: ~530
- Protein: 28g
- Carbs: 38g
- Fat: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
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- Main Categories: Meat, Fusion
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