Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tacos (Printable)
Grilled spiced chicken with fresh veggies and tangy yogurt sauce in warm tortillas for a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired meal.
# What You'll 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 It:
01 - Combine olive oil, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly with the seasoning mixture.
02 - Grill or pan-sear marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and meat is cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
03 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and well combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side or microwave wrapped in damp paper towels for 20-30 seconds until pliable.
05 - Layer sliced chicken, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and crumbled feta onto warm tortillas. Drizzle with yogurt sauce and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
06 - Arrange assembled tacos on a serving platter and serve immediately with extra yogurt sauce on the side.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- The bright yogurt sauce ties everything together like a secret you finally understand
- You can prep all the vegetables while the chicken marinates, making weeknight cooking feel effortless
02 -
- Slicing the chicken against the grain makes each bite tender instead of chewy
- The yogurt sauce needs at least 15 minutes to develop its full flavor
03 -
- If your chicken breasts are thick, slice them horizontally before marinating for faster cooking
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the yogurt sauce if you like gentle heat