Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tacos (Printable)
Grilled spiced chicken with fresh veggies and tangy yogurt sauce in warm tortillas
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp dried oregano
04 - 1 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
09 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
→ Tacos & Toppings
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 - Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
→ Yogurt Sauce
18 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
19 - 1 tbsp olive oil
20 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
21 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
22 - 1 tbsp fresh dill or 1 tsp dried dill
23 - Salt and pepper to taste
# Steps:
01 - Combine olive oil, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly with the marinade.
02 - Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - While chicken cooks, mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side or microwave for 20-30 seconds until pliable and warm.
05 - Layer sliced chicken, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and crumbled feta onto warm tortillas. Drizzle generously with yogurt sauce and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
06 - Serve tacos immediately while chicken is still warm and tortillas are pliable. Extra sauce can be passed separately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The bright, fresh flavors somehow feel lighter than traditional tacos but satisfy just the same
- Everything comes together in under thirty minutes even on busy weeknights
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing locks in all the juices and keeps it incredibly tender
- The yogurt sauce needs at least ten minutes to develop its full flavor potential
03 -
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before marinating for perfectly uniform cooking
- Double the yogurt sauce recipe because you will want to put it on everything