Lebanese Chicken Fatteh Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• STEP 2.Cut the pita bread into bite-sized pieces and spread them on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for about 10 minutes or until crispy.
• STEP 3.In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
• STEP 4.In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Set aside.
• STEP 5.In a serving dish, layer the toasted pita bread, shredded chicken, and yogurt sauce. Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used.
• STEP 6.In a small saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and cook until golden brown. Remove from heat.
• STEP 7.Sprinkle the fried pine nuts and chopped fresh herbs over the top of the dish.
• STEP 8.Serve the Lebanese Chicken Fatteh immediately and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• You can use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for this recipe.
• Feel free to add your favorite vegetables, such as cucumbers or tomatoes, for extra freshness.
• For a vegetarian version, you can replace the chicken with chickpeas or roasted vegetables.

Storage and Serving

• Lebanese Chicken Fatteh is best served immediately while the pita bread is still crispy.
• If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the leftovers in the oven or microwave, and add fresh herbs and nuts before serving to regain the crunchiness.