Description
Experience the vibrant taste of Mediterranean Chicken Tacos, where marinated chicken meets fresh veggies and a tangy yogurt sauce, all embraced by warm tortillas. Perfect for casual dinners or summer gatherings, these tacos offer a delightful twist on traditional flavors.
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
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 8 small corn tortillas
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken on a grill or skillet over medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- Mix Greek yogurt and lemon juice to create the sauce.
- Combine diced vegetables for the salad topping.
- Warm tortillas on a grill or pan until pliable.
- Assemble tacos with chicken slices, yogurt sauce, and salad mixture. Garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg