Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tacos (Print Version)
Tender spiced chicken with fresh veggies and tangy yogurt sauce in warm tortillas
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 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 Steps:
01 - In a bowl, combine olive oil, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly.
02 - Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - While chicken cooks, mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the sauce.
04 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
05 - Layer sliced chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta onto tortillas. Drizzle with yogurt sauce and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The cool tangy yogurt sauce cuts through the warm spiced chicken in a way that feels like a little party in your mouth
- You can prep everything ahead and just warm the tortillas when everyone sits down
- Every bite hits all the right notes crispy cool salty creamy and just a hint of brightness from that lemon
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing is non negotiable or all those juices end up on your cutting board instead of in your taco
- The sauce needs at least 15 minutes in the fridge for the garlic to mellow and the flavors to come together properly
- Warm tortillas make or break this recipe so do not skip this step even if you are in a huge rush
03 -
- Pound your chicken to an even thickness before marinating so it cooks evenly and stays juicy
- Make double the yogurt sauce because you will want to put it on everything else all week long