Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean Chicken Tacos, where marinated chicken meets fresh vegetables and a zesty yogurt sauce, all enveloped in warm tortillas. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, these tacos bring an exciting Mediterranean flair to your table. The combination of juicy grilled chicken, crunchy veggies, and creamy sauce creates a delightful balance of textures and tastes that is sure to please everyone.
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 by mixing olive oil, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice to create the sauce.
- Combine diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta in another bowl for the salad topping.
- Warm the tortillas on a skillet until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by placing sliced chicken on each tortilla and topping with yogurt sauce and salad mixture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg