Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tacos (Printable version)
Grilled spiced chicken with fresh veggies and creamy yogurt sauce in warm tortillas
# What you 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:
01 - In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat evenly. Let sit while preparing other ingredients.
02 - Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a cutting board, rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
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 serving.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side until pliable and lightly charred. Alternatively, wrap in damp paper towels and microwave for 20-30 seconds.
05 - Layer ingredients onto each tortilla: start with sliced chicken, add lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese. Drizzle generously with yogurt sauce and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
06 - Arrange tacos on a serving platter and serve while warm. Offer extra yogurt sauce on the side for diners to add more as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The yogurt sauce is a total game changer that you will want to put on everything
- Everything can be prepped ahead so actual dinner time is just assembly
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing is non negotiable or all the juices run out onto your cutting board
- The yogurt sauce tastes better after sitting for at least 15 minutes
03 -
- Pound your chicken to even thickness so every piece finishes cooking at the same time
- Get your tortillas hot enough to steam slightly when you stack them