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Crispy rolls with chicken and mayonnaise in pita bread

20 MIN • 4 SERVINGS • RECIPE

Description:

Thin lavash — 3 sheets
Chicken fillet — 400 g, diced
Hard cheese/mozzarella — 120–150 g, grated
Red onion — ½, finely chopped
Olive oil — 2 tbsp.
Paprika — 1 tsp., oregano — ½ tsp., salt and pepper — to taste
Butter — 1 tbsp (for frying)

For the sauce:

Mayonnaise “Stolovy 67%”, TM “Olis” — 150 g
Natural yogurt — 100 g
Garlic — 1–2 cloves, grated
Lemon juice — 1 tbsp, zest — ½ tsp
Dijon mustard — ½ tsp (optional)
Salt, pepper — to taste
Chili oil or paprika for serving — a pinch

For serving:

Cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, greens, lemon wedges

How to cook

Fry the chicken. Heat the oil, add the chicken, onion, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Fry for 6–8 minutes until golden brown. Cool for 3 minutes.
Roll up the rolls. Place the chicken, cheese, and some greens on the lavash, roll tightly. Cut into 3–4 cm rolls.
Brown. Fry the rolls in a pan with oil for 2–3 minutes on each side until crispy.
Mix the sauce. Combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, garlic, lemon (and mustard, if desired), and seasonings. Place in the center of the plate and top with a drop of chili oil/paprika.
Serving. Arrange the rolls in a circle, add fresh vegetables and lemon for balance.

Tips

It is best to cook in the oven at 200 °C for ~10 minutes.
Vegan version: replace the chicken with mushrooms or chickpeas.
Delicious with fresh dill or mint in the sauce.