Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tacos (Printer-friendly)
Grilled spiced chicken with fresh vegetables and tangy yogurt sauce in warm tortillas
# 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
# 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 - Warm 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 immediately while tortillas are warm and chicken is still slightly heated. Offer extra yogurt sauce on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The creamy yogurt sauce ties everything together like an old friend greeting everyone at the door
- Each bite delivers crunch from vegetables, warmth from spiced chicken, and tang from feta
02 -
- Do not skip resting the chicken or those precious juices will escape onto your cutting board instead of staying in the meat
- Warm tortillas make or break the experience, cold ones just do not fold the same way
03 -
- A splash of olive oil in the yogurt sauce prevents it from becoming too thick
- Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly than cold from the refrigerator