Buckwheat Flatbread with Chicken Straccetti and Baked Potato Chips
Category: Main Dishes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 125g |
| Buckwheat flour | 125g |
| Lard (or vegetable shortening) | 63g |
| Water | 50g |
| Salt | 8g |
| Instant yeast for savory preparations | 8g |
| Honey | 5g |
| Sugar | 5g |
| Whole milk | 53g |
| Chicken breast | 600g |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 40g |
| Rosemary | 2g |
| Marjoram | 2g |
| Wild fennel | 2g |
| Smoked paprika | 2g |
| Ground chili pepper | 2g |
| Oregano | 2g |
| Brown sugar | 2g |
| Greek yogurt | 150g |
| Radicchio | 100g |
| Chives | 2g |
| Black pepper | To taste |
| New potatoes | 600g |
| Extra virgin olive oil (for potatoes) | 30g |
| Rosemary (for potatoes) | 2g |
| Ketchup | 100g |
Instructions:
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Marinate the Chicken:
- Begin by preparing the chicken for the straccetti (shredded strips). Trim the chicken breast, removing any excess fat and the central bone, and slice it into thin strips.
- Place the chicken strips in a shallow, wide dish and cover them with a finely chopped aromatic mixture of rosemary, marjoram, wild fennel, smoked paprika, chili pepper, and oregano.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate the chicken for at least 4-5 hours to allow the flavors to infuse.
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Prepare the Buckwheat Flatbread:
- Start by sifting the all-purpose flour into a bowl. Add the instant yeast for savory preparations, mixing well. Then, transfer the flour mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer.
- Add the lard (or vegetable shortening) and honey. When the ingredients are well combined, replace the paddle attachment with the dough hook.
- Gradually add the milk and water, both at room temperature. Continue mixing until the dough comes together.
- Once the dough has formed, transfer it to a floured surface and shape it into a ball. Place it in a clean bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest for about an hour in a warm spot, such as an oven with the light on.
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Prepare the Potato Chips:
- While the dough is resting, prepare the baked potato chips. Wash the new potatoes thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds.
- Pat the potato slices dry with a kitchen towel. In a bowl, toss the slices with rosemary, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Arrange the seasoned potato slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake them in a preheated static oven at 200°C (about 390°F) for approximately 25 minutes, or until they are golden and slightly crispy.
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Shape the Flatbreads:
- Once the dough has rested, divide it into four equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a flat disc, about 2mm thick, using a rolling pin. For a perfectly round shape, you can use a 24cm (9.5-inch) round cutter.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place the flatbreads in the hot pan, cooking each side for a few minutes until lightly browned and cooked through.
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Cook the Marinated Chicken:
- After marinating, drain the chicken from the marinade. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the marinated chicken strips. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- While the chicken is cooking, wash and chop the radicchio into thin strips and set it aside.
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Prepare the Yogurt Sauce:
- In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with finely chopped chives, salt, and black pepper. This will be the refreshing sauce that complements the chicken and flatbread.
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Assemble the Dish:
- Once the flatbreads, chicken, and potato chips are ready, it’s time to assemble your dish.
- Place a flatbread on each plate, top with a portion of the cooked chicken straccetti, a handful of radicchio, and a dollop of the yogurt sauce.
- Fold the flatbread into a wrap or leave it open, and serve with crispy potato chips on the side. You can also serve the ketchup as a dipping sauce.
Enjoy this hearty and flavorful main dish that brings together the nutty taste of buckwheat flatbreads, the tender chicken straccetti, and the crunchy homemade baked potato chips. Perfect for a family meal or a casual gathering with friends!
