Mediterranean Chicken Tacos (Printer-friendly)
Grilled spiced chicken with fresh vegetables, olives, feta, and creamy yogurt sauce in warm tortillas
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 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 Prepare:
01 - Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, dried oregano, ground cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice in a 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, dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side or microwave in batches of 2 until warm and pliable. Keep covered with a clean towel to prevent drying.
05 - Layer sliced chicken, shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta onto each warmed tortilla. Drizzle generously with yogurt sauce and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
06 - Arrange tacos on a serving platter and pass additional yogurt sauce on the side. Serve immediately while tortillas are warm and chicken is still tender.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between smoky grilled chicken and crisp fresh vegetables makes every bite exciting
- You get all those beloved Mediterranean flavors without needing any fancy techniques or hard to find ingredients
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- Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps all those juices inside instead of running onto your cutting board
- The yogurt sauce needs at least 15 minutes in the fridge for the garlic flavor to mellow and blend properly
03 -
- A pinch of red pepper flakes in the yogurt sauce adds subtle heat that sneaks up on you beautifully
- Extra lemon juice squeezed over the finished tacos brightens all the flavors right before eating