Italy ➝ Greece, One Sandwich
Italian focaccia, Greek lemony yogurt sauce, simple ingredients, shared at the table.
This is how we travel, one meal at a time.
🇮🇹➡️🇬🇷 Focaccia Chicken Sandwich with Lemony Yogurt Sauce
Soft olive-oil focaccia layered with Greek-inspired chicken and a bright lemony yogurt sauce. Cozy, Mediterranean-leaning, and meant to be shared.
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Olive Oil Focaccia (no-knead)
• 500 g all-purpose or bread flour
• 10 g salt (2 tsp)
• 7 g instant yeast (2¼ tsp)
• 400 ml warm water
• 40–60 ml olive oil (plus more for pan & topping)
Mix until shaggy, rest 10 minutes, then do 2–3 stretch-and-folds spaced 30 minutes apart.
Let rise until doubled. Transfer to a well-oiled baking dish, dimple generously, drizzle with olive oil, and bake at 425°F (220°C) until golden. Finish with flaky salt while hot.
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Greek-Inspired Chicken
• 1½ lb chicken (breast or thighs)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp chili flakes (or to taste)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
Marinate at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
Sear in a hot pan until deeply golden and cooked through.
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Lemony Yogurt Sauce
• ⅓ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp mayo
• Zest of ½ lemon
• 1–2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 small clove garlic, grated
• ¼ tsp dried oregano
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
Whisk until smooth and creamy. Chill briefly if time allows.
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To Assemble
Slice focaccia, spread yogurt sauce generously, add chicken, arugula, tomato slices, and thin red onion. Press lightly and enjoy.
