It can be difficult to know what to have for dinner in summer during the warm weather, but you can make the perfect refreshing dish in no time at all.
Gordon Ramsay’s chicken flatbreads have been inspired by the Greek food souvlaki and is made with juicy chicken coated in a flavourful marinade which is then served with flatbread with cooling cucumber and red onion.
This recipe is quick and easy as it only takes around 10 minutes to make from scratch, so you can have an incredibly tasty dinner in no time at all.
In his cookbook Ramsay In 10, Gordon wrote: “Hot fresh souvlaki is Greek street food at its finest. I use chicken thighs because they are so much juicer than breast, but they take longer to cook, so flattening them beforehand is essential if you want to be quick.
“As with all yoghurt marinades, the longer you leave the meat in them, the deeper they will penetrate, so if you are not in a hurry, coat the thighs and leave them in the fridge for a couple of hours before cooking.”
Method:
In a small frying pan, add the fennel seeds, cumin seeds, black pepper and dried thyme on a medium heat, then cook until toasted and fragrant.
Place a large pan or griddle on a high heat and wait for it to heat up. Sandwich the chicken thighs between two sheets of clingfilm or baking paper and bash with a rolling pin until flattened.
Put two tablespoons of yoghurt into a large bowl with the toasted spiced and mix well. Add the chicken thighs and stir to coat. Place the coated chicken thighs on the hot pan and cook for three to four minutes on each side.
Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic into the remaining yoghurt and give it a stir to combine. Then, place an empty frying pan on a medium heat and warm the flatbreads for a few seconds each.
Peel and finely slice the red onion and cucumber, then mix together. Spoon the garlic yoghurt and chopped chilli (if using) onto the flatbreads and place the chicken thighs on top.
Garnish with the chopped cucumber and red onion, then sprinkle with the thyme leaves and lemon zest before serving.
