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8-Minute Lebanese Pizza (Lahmacun)

This quick and delicious Lebanese pizza, also known as Lahmacun, is perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute snacks. Topped with a flavorful mix of chicken mince, spices, and fresh herbs on a crispy flatbread, it's a dish everyone will enjoy.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine Lebanese
Servings 2 pieces
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Spread

  • 125 g 125g / 4 oz chicken mince (ground chicken) Can substitute with ground beef or lamb for variation.
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp Baharat spice mix (aka Lebanese 7 spice) Can substitute with other spice mixes.
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked)
  • 1 clove 1 garlic clove (crushed using garlic press)
  • 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt Halve for table salt.
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley (or coriander/cilantro; optional) Can substitute with 1 tsp dried oregano.
  • 1 1/2 tbsp 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for cooking) Regular olive oil can be used.

For Toppings

  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Danish feta or goats cheese (crumbled) Regular feta can also be used.
  • Lemon juice (just a light drizzle)
  • Dried chilli flakes / red pepper flakes To taste.
  • ~1 tbsp ~1 tbsp toasted pine nuts (roughly chopped) Can substitute with pistachios, almonds, or sesame seeds.
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp finely chopped parsley (or coriander/cilantro)

For the Base

  • 1 ~30cm/12" 1 x ~30cm/12" Lebanese bread Can substitute with other thin flatbreads.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Use scissors to cut one side of the Lebanese bread if needed, to fit into your pan.
  • Mix the Chicken Spread ingredients in a bowl. Spread all across the surface of one side of the bread like peanut butter — use it all for a thin layer.

Cooking

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the pan over high heat. Place the bread in with the meat side down and cook for 90 seconds, pressing down lightly to encourage color. The meat will stick to the bread.
  • Turn the bread with tongs (there should be some golden patches) and cook the bread side for 90 seconds until golden and crispy. Lower the heat if browning too quickly.

Serving

  • Slide onto a cutting board, sprinkle with feta, and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Add any other toppings you choose. Cut into 8 like pizza and enjoy!

Notes

Serve warm with a side salad or yogurt for dipping. Adding extra chopped parsley or coriander on top enhances presentation. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days and reheat in the pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
Keyword Chicken Recipe, Flatbread, Lahmacun, Lebanese Pizza, Quick Meal
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