Description
These Mediterranean chicken tacos are a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed dinner featuring juicy spiced chicken, creamy tzatziki, fresh veggies, and feta, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 English cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce or baby spinach
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced (optional)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley or mint, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into thin strips for quicker cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss chicken in marinade to coat well. Let sit for at least 10 minutes (up to 30 minutes if time allows).
- While chicken marinates, grate cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and dill. Add salt and pepper to taste. Chill until ready to serve.
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove from heat and let rest before slicing into bite-size pieces.
- Wrap tortillas in foil and warm in a 325°F oven for 5 minutes, or heat directly on a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
- Layer each tortilla with cooked chicken, tzatziki, diced tomatoes, lettuce, onions, olives, and feta. Garnish with parsley or mint and a squeeze of lemon if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy warm.
Notes
For dairy-free, use coconut yogurt and omit feta. For gluten-free, use corn tortillas or lettuce leaves. Marinate chicken for extra flavor, and always squeeze cucumber well for thick tzatziki. Prep toppings fresh for best texture. Store chicken, sauce, and toppings separately for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 28
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