chicken piadina recipe
Chicken piadina is a delicious Italian flatbread sandwich filled with grilled chicken and various toppings. Here’s a recipe to make a tasty chicken piadina at home:
Ingredients:
For the Piadina Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup lard or olive oil
- 3/4 cup warm water
For the Chicken Filling:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup arugula or mixed greens
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or sliced fresh mozzarella
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Piadina Dough:
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Fat: Cut in the lard or add the olive oil, mixing until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Water: Gradually add the warm water, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add a little more water, one tablespoon at a time.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Rest Dough: Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the Chicken:
- Season Chicken: In a bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them with the marinade. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Grill Chicken: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.
3. Cook the Piadina:
- Divide Dough: Divide the rested dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll each ball into a thin circle, about 8-10 inches in diameter.
- Cook Piadina: Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook each piadina for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown spots appear and the bread is cooked through. Keep the cooked piadina warm by wrapping them in a clean towel.
4. Assemble the Chicken Piadina:
- Layer Ingredients: Place a warm piadina on a flat surface. Layer with a handful of arugula or mixed greens, a few slices of grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and mozzarella.
- Fold and Serve: Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired. Fold the piadina in half or roll it up. Serve immediately.
Enjoy your homemade chicken piadina!
