Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tacos (Print 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 (approximately 1 lb)
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp dried oregano
04 - 1 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp 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 tbsp olive oil
20 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
21 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
22 - 1 tbsp fresh dill or 1 tsp 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 spice mixture.
02 - Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
03 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side or microwave until warm and pliable.
05 - Layer sliced chicken, shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta onto warmed tortillas. Drizzle generously with yogurt sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
06 - Serve immediately while tortillas are warm and chicken is at optimal temperature.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The creamy yogurt sauce ties everything together like a magic trick
- Everything comes together in thirty minutes even on busy weeknights
02 -
- Letting chicken rest before slicing is the difference between juicy and dry meat
- Warm tortillas make or break the texture so do not skip this step
03 -
- Chill the yogurt sauce for at least thirty minutes to let flavors meld
- Slice chicken against the grain for the most tender bites