Chicken Fatteh With Yogurt And Pita Chips

Chicken Fatteh is a traditional Lebanese dish that features layers of pita bread, tender chicken, creamy yogurt, and a flavorful tahini sauce. This dish is a perfect combination of textures and flavors, making it a satisfying and comforting meal.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Lebanese Lebanese Cuisine Chicken Recipe Healthy
Chicken Fatteh With Yogurt And Pita Chips

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 pita bread, cut into small squares
  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cumin. Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Let it cool, then shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In the same skillet, toast the pita bread squares until crispy and golden brown.
  3. In a bowl, mix the yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and remaining cumin. Season with salt to taste.
  4. To assemble the fatteh, start by layering the toasted pita bread at the bottom of a serving dish. Top with the shredded chicken, then pour the yogurt-tahini sauce over the chicken.
  5. Sprinkle the fatteh with paprika, chopped parsley, and toasted pine nuts.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
380
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
18g
Fiber
5g

Supplies

Skillet Mixing bowl Serving dish

Tools

Knife Cutting board Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serve the Chicken Fatteh with a side of fresh salad and pickled vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the chicken with chickpeas or roasted vegetables.

Cost

$15