Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tacos (Printable)
Grilled spiced chicken with fresh veggies and creamy 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
# How to Prepare:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Coat chicken breasts evenly with the marinade.
02 - Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
03 - Combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
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 sprinkle with fresh parsley.
06 - Serve tacos while chicken and tortillas are still warm for best texture and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The smoky grilled chicken combined with cool crisp vegetables creates that perfect contrast that makes you want to keep eating just one more
- You can prep everything in about thirty minutes but it tastes like something from a restaurant that actually knows what theyre doing
02 -
- Letting chicken rest after cooking is absolutely crucial or all those juices end up on your cutting board instead of in your tacos
- The yogurt sauce actually tastes better if you make it an hour ahead so the garlic and dill have time to mingle
03 -
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness so they cook at the same rate and stay tender
- Pat cucumbers dry after dicing to prevent your tacos from getting soggy