Mediterranean Diet Chicken Cutlet Sandwich

Ready to transport your taste buds to the sunny coasts of the Mediterranean? This Mediterranean Diet Chicken Cutlet Sandwich is a wholesome, flavor-packed twist on a classic, perfect for a healthy lunch or casual dinner. Juicy, tender chicken cutlets are marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and cumin, then grilled to golden perfection. Nestled in toasted whole grain sandwich buns, each bite comes alive with layers of fresh baby spinach, ripe tomato, crisp cucumber, and a tangy kick from red onion and crumbled feta cheese. The star? A creamy, refreshing swipe of tzatziki sauce that ties it all together. This sandwich is high in protein, loaded with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients, and ready in just 35 minutes. Ideal for anyone following the Mediterranean diet or simply craving a nutritious, gourmet sandwich experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 4 whole grain sandwich buns
• 2 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 0.5 cucumber, sliced
• 0.25 red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 cup tzatziki sauce

Directions

Step 1

Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner cutlets. Place each cutlet between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Add chicken cutlets to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Step 4

Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Grill the chicken cutlets for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown.

Step 6

While the chicken is cooking, lightly toast the whole grain sandwich buns.

Step 7

Assemble the sandwich by spreading a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on the bottom half of each bun.

Step 8

Layer each with baby spinach, grilled chicken cutlet, sliced tomato, cucumber, and red onion.

Step 9

Sprinkle crumbled feta over the top and finish with the top bun.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your Mediterranean Diet Chicken Cutlet Sandwich!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1218.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2293.9

Total Fat 91.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 494.0mg	0%
Sodium 4391.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 174.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.6g	0%
Total Sugars 25.6g
Protein 195.2g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 992.1mg	0%
Iron 17.0mg	0%
Potassium 2431.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.6%

Protein: 34.0%

Carbs: 30.4%