Homemade Ladopsomo

Ingredients

• 2 Tomato (chopped)
• 1 Cucumber (chopped for the salad)
• 0.5 Red onion (chopped)
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives (divided)
• Olive oil (for the salad and to finish)
• Salt (to taste)
• Dried oregano (generous amount, for the salad)
• 1 lb Chicken breast (for boiling and then browning)
• 0.25 Onion (piece for the chicken broth)
• 1 Bay leaf (for the broth)
• 2 clove Garlic (minced for browning the chicken)
• 2 Pita bread (cut into triangles)
• 1.5 cup Greek yogurt (for the tzatziki)
• 0.5 Grated cucumber (drained for the tzatziki)
• 2 clove Garlic (for the tzatziki)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil (for the tzatziki)
• 2 tbsp Dried dill (or fresh dill)
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (grated)

Steps

1. 1

   In a pot with water, place the chicken breast with salt, pepper, a piece of onion, and a bay leaf. Boil until the chicken is tender.

2. 2

   Once cooked, remove the chicken from the broth and shred it using two forks or a hand mixer.

3. 3

   In a skillet with olive oil, brown the shredded chicken with oregano and minced garlic. Cook for approximately 15 minutes until it is very golden brown and almost toasted. This effect can also be achieved in an air fryer.

4. 4

   To prepare the salad, mix the chopped tomato, cucumber, red onion, and part of the Kalamata olives in a bowl. Dress with olive oil, salt, and plenty of oregano.

5. 5

   For the tzatziki, grate the half cucumber and squeeze it very well to remove excess water. In a container, mix the Greek yogurt with the drained cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and dill.

6. 6

   Preheat the oven. Cut the pita breads into triangles, brush them with olive oil, and sprinkle with oregano. Toast in the oven until they are super crispy.

7. 7

   For plating, first place the toasted pita triangles in a circular pattern on the plate.

8. 8

   Add the prepared salad over the pita bread.

9. 9

   Spread a generous layer of grated feta cheese over the salad.

10. 10

    Place the golden and crispy chicken on top of the cheese.

11. 11

    Place a generous portion of tzatziki in the center.

12. 12

    Garnish with more Kalamata olives and a final drizzle of olive oil before serving.

Notes

The secret to this recipe is the doneness of the chicken; it should be almost toasted to provide the characteristic texture. Oregano is the predominant flavor, so do not skimp on its use.

Nutrition per serving

• salad
• main dish
• mediterranean
• chicken
• healthy
• panama
• dinner