Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tacos (Printable version)
Grilled spiced chicken with fresh vegetables, feta, and tangy yogurt sauce in warm tortillas
# What you 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
# How to make it:
01 - In a bowl, combine olive oil, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly with the spice mixture.
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 against the grain.
03 - While chicken cooks, mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and well combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side or microwave wrapped in damp paper towels for 20-30 seconds until pliable.
05 - Layer sliced chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta onto warmed tortillas. Drizzle generously with yogurt sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
06 - Serve tacos immediately while tortillas are warm and chicken is still slightly hot.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- The whole family can customize their own tacos with toppings they actually like
- You get that satisfying Mediterranean flavor without spending hours in the kitchen
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- Letting the chicken rest after cooking is absolutely essential or all the juices run out when you slice it
- The yogurt sauce needs at least 10 minutes to sit so the garlic flavor mellows properly
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- If your tortillas are cracking when you fold them wrap the whole stack in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds
- The leftover sliced chicken is fantastic the next day over salad greens or wrapped in a pita with extra sauce