Mediterranean Chicken Sandwiches

Prep 30 min

Cook 15 min

Ready in 45 min

Our Quick Italian Marinade Mix adds great flavor to chicken. Pair with crispy ciabatta, hummus, feta, and cucumbers for a fast, fresh meal!

Ingredients

4 medium chicken thighs (about 1–1.5 lb./450–700 g)
2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
1 tbsp (15 mL) Quick Italian Marinade Mix
1 tbsp (15 mL) white wine vinegar
1 tbsp (15 mL) water

4 ciabatta rolls, split
1 cup (250 mL) baby spinach leaves
½ cup (125 mL) hummus
¼ cup (60 mL) crumbled feta cheese
½ English cucumber, sliced
½ small red onion, sliced into thin rings
1 medium tomato, sliced

Directions

Place the chicken thighs in a large resealable bag. Whisk the marinade ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the marinade and pour the remaining marinade over the chicken. Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 2 hours. TIP: If you marinate the chicken for too long, it will absorb too much flavor that can overpower your other ingredients and make your chicken too soft.
Remove the chicken and discard the marinade. Heat a large cast iron or stainless steel pan over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes, or until well-browned. Flip and continue cooking until the temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and let it rest.
In the same pan, toast the inside of the rolls for about 30 seconds, or until lightly browned. Remove the rolls from the pan. TIP: Toasting the rolls in the same pan gives them extra flavor from the marinade!
Toss the spinach with the reserved marinade in a medium bowl.
To build the sandwiches, spread hummus on each bun bottom then sprinkle with the feta. TIP: Sprinkling the feta on the hummus keeps it from falling off your sandwiches.
Add the chicken on top of the feta, then add cucumber, red onion, and tomato. Top with the other half of the bun.

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrients per serving:

U.S. nutrients per serving: Calories 520, Total Fat 19g, Saturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Sodium 1,030 mg, Carbohydrate 44 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugars 4 g (includes 1 g added sugar), Protein 40 g

Cook's Tips:

Pick Your Chicken: You can use chicken breast cutlets instead of the thighs. Or try it with a meaty fish like tuna or salmon—but only marinate fish for 30 minutes.

Cheesy Choice: Feta not your thing? Use sliced or grated mozzarella or provolone for some creaminess.

Press It: Try turning this into a panini! Swap the ciabatta for sliced bread, build the sandwich, then give it a press while cooking for a warm and toasty variation.