Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tacos (Printable)
Grilled spiced chicken with fresh veggies and tangy yogurt sauce in warm tortillas for a Mediterranean-inspired meal.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken Marinade
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 pound)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
→ Taco Assembly
10 - 8 small flour or corn tortillas
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
13 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
15 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
16 - 1 cup shredded Romaine lettuce
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Yogurt Sauce
18 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
19 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
20 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
21 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
22 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
23 - Salt and pepper to taste
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat evenly. Let marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes while preparing other components.
02 - Combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side or microwave wrapped in damp paper towels for 20 seconds until warm and pliable.
05 - Layer shredded lettuce on each tortilla, followed by sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and crumbled feta. Drizzle generously with yogurt sauce and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The creamy yogurt sauce ties everything together with just the right amount of tang
- You get all those fresh Mediterranean flavors in handheld form
- Everything comes together in under thirty minutes even on busy weeknights
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps all the juices inside where they belong
- The yogurt sauce actually tastes better if you make it an hour ahead
- Warm tortillas make a huge difference in the overall eating experience
03 -
- Pound the chicken to even thickness so it cooks evenly and stays tender
- Cut your vegetables into uniform pieces for the best texture in every bite