Mediterranean Kebab Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients

• 2 lb ground chicken thighs
• 0.5 onion (For the chicken kebabs)
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander (Chopped; for the chicken kebabs)
• 4 cloves fresh garlic (For the chicken kebabs)
• salt (To taste; for the chicken kebabs)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp red chili flakes (Adjust according to spice level)
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp olive oil (For the chicken mixture)
• black pepper (For the chicken kebabs, to taste)
• 2 cloves garlic (Peeled and smashed; for the garlic sauce)
• 1 cup sour cream (The method refers to this as yogurt sauce, but the ingredient list specifies sour cream)
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise (For the garlic sauce)
• salt and pepper (To taste; for the garlic sauce)
• 1 tsp lemon juice (For the garlic sauce)
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise (For the spicy sauce)
• 2 tbsp jalapeños (Chopped; for the spicy sauce)
• 1 tbsp Sambal oelek sauce (Alternatively, use any chili sauce plus 1/2 tbsp red chili flakes)
• 1 tbsp fresh garlic (Finely minced; for the spicy sauce)
• salt (To taste; for the spicy sauce)
• 1 tbsp black pepper (For the spicy sauce)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (For the spicy sauce)
• 1 red onion (For the salad)
• 2 tomatoes (For the salad)
• 1 large cucumber (For the salad)
• 1 fresh lemon juice (Juice of one fresh lemon; for the salad)
• fresh mint (For the salad)
• fresh coriander (For the salad)
• salt (To taste; for the salad)
• olive oil (For the salad)
• flatbread (Flat bread of choice; the author used mini pita bread)
• jalapeño (For serving)
• sliced cabbage (For serving)
• French fries (Suggested side)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the chicken-kebab onion, chopped coriander, garlic, and olive oil in a mini food processor. Blitz until they form a paste.

2. 2

   Add the ground chicken thighs to a bowl. Add the vegetable paste, salt, black pepper, cumin, red chili flakes, and red chili powder. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.

3. 3

   With wet hands, shape the chicken mixture into kebabs of the desired shape and spread each portion to an even thickness.

4. 4

   Cook the kebabs on a grill, heavy-based skillet, or griddle for about 4–5 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Slice the cooked kebabs into pieces.

5. 5

   For the salad, dice the cucumber and tomatoes into small, similarly sized cubes. Dice the red onion into small cubes and soak it in water for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the diced vegetables to a bowl. Pour over the lemon juice and olive oil, then season with salt. Add the fresh mint and coriander, mix, and let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes before serving.

7. 7

   Make the garlic sauce by adding the garlic, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, and lemon juice to a bowl. Mix well and set aside.

8. 8

   Make the spicy sauce by combining the mayonnaise, chopped jalapeños, Sambal oelek, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Mix well.

9. 9

   Warm the flatbread. Add garlic sauce and salad, then add sliced cabbage and the chicken kebab pieces. Top with jalapeños and spicy sauce.

10. 10

    Serve the sandwiches with French fries on the side.

Notes

The source does not specify a grill or skillet temperature, the exact number or size of kebabs, or a precise amount of salad olive oil, mint, coriander, bread, cabbage, or jalapeño. Cook the chicken until fully cooked through. The garlic sauce ingredient list specifies sour cream, although the method calls it yogurt sauce.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• sandwich
• Mediterranean
• chicken
• kebab
• grilled
• spicy
• make-ahead sauces