Chicken Flatbread Giros – Fresh, Flavourful & Packed with Goodness
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When you want something fresh, vibrant, and packed with nutrition, these Chicken Flatbread Giros hit the spot. They’re quick enough for a busy midweek dinner yet impressive enough to serve when friends pop round.
This recipe combines protein-rich chicken spiced with smoky harissa, crunchy roasted chickpeas for fibre, and a rainbow of fresh toppings like pomegranate seeds, avocado, and mint. It’s not only bursting with flavour but also full of vitamins and minerals to fuel your day.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
High protein to keep you fuller for longer
Antioxidant-rich thanks to fresh veggies and pomegranate
Healthy fats from avocado for skin, brain, and hormone health
Fast & easy – ready in under 30 minutes
Colourful & impressive for guests or weeknight meals
Ingredients (Serves 2)
2 chicken breasts, sliced into strips
1 tbsp harissa paste or seasoning
1 tin chickpeas, drained & rinsed
2 flatbreads (wholemeal or white)
1 handful pomegranate seeds
2 baby gem lettuces, shredded
4 tbsp low fat Greek yoghurt
¼ cucumber, finely diced
6 cherry tomatoes, chopped
½ avocado, sliced
½ red pepper, sliced
Fresh mint leaves, chopped
Olive oil spray
Salt & pepper, to taste
Method
Prepare the Chickpeas – Preheat your oven or air fryer to 200°C. Toss chickpeas in a little olive oil spray, salt, and pepper. Roast/air fry for 15 minutes until crispy.
Cook the Chicken – Season chicken strips with harissa paste or seasoning. Pan-fry over medium heat for 6–8 minutes until cooked through.
Prepare the Flatbread – Warm your flatbreads in a dry pan or in the oven for a few minutes.
Make the Salad Base – Combine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, and red pepper in a bowl.
Assemble the Giros – Layer the flatbread with lettuce mix, harissa chicken, roasted chickpeas, and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle over Greek yoghurt and sprinkle with fresh mint.
Serve & Enjoy – Fold and enjoy immediately while warm.
Nutrition per serving
Calories: ~540 kcal
Protein: 38g
Carbs: 54g
Fat: 17g
Micronutrients: Vitamins A, C, E, K, B6, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc
This dish is ideal for a balanced midweek dinner or meal prep. You can make extra chickpeas and salad in advance, then simply cook your chicken and assemble when ready.
💗 Tip: For extra flavour, marinate your chicken in harissa for a few hours before cooking.