Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tacos (Print Version)
Grilled spiced chicken meets fresh Mediterranean toppings in soft tortillas, finished with tangy yogurt sauce for a 30-minute meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 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 - 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 tablespoon olive oil
20 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
21 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
22 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
23 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 - In a bowl, combine olive oil, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly.
02 - Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - While chicken cooks, mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the sauce.
04 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
05 - Layer sliced chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta onto tortillas. Drizzle with yogurt sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
06 - Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The yogurt sauce ties everything together with a bright creamy finish that makes you forget you are eating something so healthy
- These come together in under 30 minutes but taste like you spent all afternoon planning them
02 -
- I once skipped resting the chicken and the juices ran everywhere making the tortillas soggy before anyone even took a bite
- Letting the yogurt sauce sit for even 10 minutes transforms it from just yogurt into something that tastes like it came from a restaurant
03 -
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before marinating for the most consistent cooking
- Soak the red onion slices in ice water for 10 minutes to remove harshness while keeping their crisp texture