Mediterranean-style chicken rolls: tasty, healthy and fuss-free in the kitchen

If you're tired of dull office salads and want something tasty but without the fuss in the kitchen, we've got great news.
Mediterranean chicken rolls are a quick, hearty and healthy option, perfect for lunch or a light dinner. It's all about minimal effort and maximum enjoyment.
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These rolls don't require a culinary education or expensive ingredients. It's simple: chicken fillet, some vegetables, spices and yoghurt-based zadziki sauce - and you have a complete dinner in your hands.
What you'll need:
Chicken fillet
Olive oil
Garlic
Paprika, cumin and oregano
Greek yoghurt
Cucumber
Tomatoes
Red onion
Feta cheese
Spinach or lettuce
Wholemeal flatbread (pita, tortilla)
Optional: lemon juice for freshness.
How to cook:
Season the chicken. Coat the fillets in a mixture of olive oil, garlic and spices.
Roast or bake until golden. No raw chicken - we're not savages.
Prepare the sauce. Mix yoghurt, grated cucumber, garlic, salt and a little lemon juice to make a zadziki.
Chop the vegetables. Everything should be small and neat: to make it easy to eat.
Assemble the roll. Place the lettuce leaves, chicken, vegetables, feta and sauce on the flatbread.
Roll up and serve. Wrap the roll tightly - and enjoy. Can be taken to go or stored in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
Top mistakes to avoid:
Not enough spices - without them, the chicken will turn out bland.
Too much filling - the roll will fall apart.
Not squeezed cucumber - you will get a watery sauce.
Forget the feta, you'll get a watery sauce.
Overheated in the microwave - the chicken will turn rubbery.
Substitutions:
Instead of chicken - turkey, prawns or chickpeas for vegetarians.
Instead of yoghurt - sour cream (if you don't feel sorry for the "Mediterranean vibe").
Gluten-free? Use salad leaves instead of flatbread.
Want it spicy? Add chilli or sauce.
Frequent questions:
Can it be prepared ahead of time? Sure! Wrap it in foil and it's ready to go.
Is this on the Mediterranean diet? Yes: protein, vegetables, olive oil.
Can it be frozen? No, the vegetables will get soft.
Can I substitute hummus for the sauce? Easy. The flavour is different, but it's good too.
Is it good for kids? Yes, but less onion.
Mediterranean chicken rolls are an easy way to make everyday life tastier and healthier. You don't need to be a chef to make them - you just need to want to indulge in something really worthwhile.
And yes, you definitely deserve a second serving
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Maria Grynevych, project manager, journalist, co-author of Guidebook Sacred Mountains of the Dnieper Region, Lecture Course: Cult Topography of the Middle Dnieper Region.














