Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tacos (Print)
Grilled spiced chicken with fresh veggies and creamy yogurt sauce wrapped 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 Make:
01 - In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until well combined. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat evenly with marinade.
02 - Grill or pan-sear marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
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. Adjust seasoning to taste.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side or microwave between damp paper towels for 20-30 seconds until warm and pliable.
05 - Layer sliced chicken, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and crumbled feta onto warm tortillas. Drizzle generously with yogurt sauce and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
06 - Serve tacos immediately while chicken is still warm and tortillas are pliable.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The yogurt sauce is creamy and tangy without being heavy
- Everything can be prepped ahead and assembled in minutes
- It hits that perfect spot between familiar tacos and something new
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps all the juices inside
- The sauce gets better if it sits for ten minutes before serving
- Warming your tortillas makes all the difference between good and great
03 -
- Double the sauce and keep it in your fridge for the week
- Slice the chicken as thin as possible for the best taco texture