Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean Chicken Tacos, a delightful twist on traditional tacos that combines marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tangy yogurt sauce. These tacos offer a perfect balance of zesty and savory notes, making them an ideal choice for casual dinners, summer gatherings, or impressing guests with minimal effort. With their quick preparation and healthier ingredients, these Mediterranean-inspired tacos are sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup diced cucumber
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 8 small corn tortillas or soft taco shells
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Mix olive oil, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken well in the marinade and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing thinly.
- Prepare the sauce: Mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice in a bowl until smooth.
- Make the salad topping: Combine diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta cheese in another bowl.
- Warm tortillas: Heat tortillas on a skillet until pliable.
- Assemble tacos: Place grilled chicken slices on each tortilla; drizzle with yogurt sauce and top with salad mixture.
- Serve immediately with fresh parsley garnish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg