Description
These 8-minute Lebanese pizzas are a quick and delicious take on traditional Lahmacun or Manakish, featuring a crispy flatbread topped with a spiced chicken mince spread. Made in just minutes on the stovetop, this recipe is perfect for an easy high-protein dinner or quick dinner idea. Don’t skip the feta and olive oil—it truly elevates the flavor!
Ingredients
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Flatbread Base:
- 1 x 30cm (12″) Lebanese bread (or other thin flatbread)
Spiced Chicken Mince Spread:
- 125g (4 oz) ground chicken
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Baharat spice mix (Lebanese 7 spice) (see Note 1 for substitutes)
- 1/2 tsp sweet or smoked paprika
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1/4 tsp cooking salt (use half if using table salt)
- 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley or coriander (or 1 tsp dried oregano)
- 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for cooking)
Essential Toppings:
- Extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
- 2 tbsp crumbled Danish feta or goat cheese (or regular feta)
Optional Toppings (Highly Recommended!):
- A light drizzle of lemon juice
- A pinch of dried chili flakes
- 1 tbsp toasted pine nuts, roughly chopped (or pistachios, almonds, sesame seeds)
- 1 tsp finely chopped parsley or coriander
Instructions
Prepare the Bread & Topping:
- If needed, trim the Lebanese bread with scissors to fit your pan.
- In a bowl, mix the Chicken Mince Spread ingredients. Spread evenly across one side of the bread, like peanut butter.
Cook the Lahmacun:
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large 30cm (12″) non-stick pan over high heat.
- Place the bread meat side down and press lightly. Cook for 90 seconds until golden brown.
- Flip the bread and cook for another 90 seconds until crispy.
Finish & Serve:
- Transfer to a cutting board. Sprinkle with crumbled feta and drizzle with olive oil.
- Add any optional toppings for extra flavor.
- Slice into 8 pieces and enjoy!
Notes
- Spice Substitute: If you don’t have Baharat spice mix, use a blend of ½ tsp cumin, ¼ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp allspice, and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Flatbread Options: Lebanese bread works best, but other thin flatbreads like pita or lavash can also be used.
- Make it Vegetarian: Swap the chicken mince for mashed chickpeas or finely grated zucchini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ pizza
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg