Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tacos (Printable)
Grilled spiced chicken with fresh veggies and tangy yogurt sauce in warm tortillas
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken
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 - Juice from 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
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, dried oregano, ground cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat evenly with the marinade.
02 - Grill or pan-sear marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 6 to 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
03 - While chicken cooks, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, fresh dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side or microwave between damp paper towels for 20 to 30 seconds until pliable.
05 - Layer sliced chicken, shredded Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese onto warmed tortillas. Drizzle with yogurt sauce and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
06 - Serve tacos immediately while tortillas are warm and chicken is at peak tenderness.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between warm spiced chicken and cool tangy yogurt sauce hits every perfect note
- You get all those bright Mediterranean flavors without spending hours chopping or prepping
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing is the difference between juicy and dry meat
- The yogurt sauce tastes infinitely better after it sits for at least 15 minutes
03 -
- Slice the chicken against the grain for maximum tenderness
- Pat the chicken dry before marinating to get better grill marks