Smoky Chicken Flatbread, and the Pleasant Surprise of Getting Something Extra
Monday, November 18, 2019
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A smoky chicken flatbread is not only utterly delicious for the tastebuds, but it’s utterly good for the body, as well; it’s like getting a little something extra, something “above and beyond” what you expected, which is truly a welcomed thing these days.
Ingredients:
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut through the center length-wise to create 4 thinner cutlets
• Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon granulated onion
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke seasoning (typically found in the spices/seasoning section of your market)
• 4 flatbreads, warm
• Sun-dried Tomato Mayo (recipe below)
• Sliced tomatoes
• Sliced avocado
• 8 strips crispy-cooked bacon, cut in half to make 16 smaller strips
Preparation:
-Place the 4 chicken cutlets into a bowl, and add in about 1-2 tablespoons of the olive oil, along with the rest of the ingredients up to and including the liquid smoke, and toss to combine; allow the chicken to marinate for at least 20 minutes, or even overnight if doing ahead.
-When ready to grill, place a grill pan over medium-high heat, add in a tiny drizzle of oil, and grill the cutlets for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden-brown; set aside and once cool enough to handle, slice into strips on the bias; keep warm.
-To make the sandwiches, spread a generous amount of the Sun-dried Tomato Mayo on the flatbread, and onto half of it, add a few slices of the tomato, followed by some of the grilled chicken strips, then some of the avocado slices, then about 4 of the smaller strips of bacon; fold the other half over to create a flatbread sandwich, and enjoy.
Sun-dried Tomato Mayo Ingredients:
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped (not oil-packed, preferably; however, you can dry the off the oil with paper towels if those are the only ones you can find)
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Preparation:
-Place all ingredients into a small bowl, and carefully whisk together (or use a fork) just until well-combined; use immediately, or keep in covered container in fridge.