Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tacos (Printable Version)
Grilled spiced chicken with fresh veggies, feta, and creamy yogurt sauce in warm tortillas
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, dried oregano, ground cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly with the marinade.
02 - Grill or pan-sear marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
03 - While chicken cooks, whisk together Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, fresh 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 between damp paper towels for 20-30 seconds until 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 tacos immediately while tortillas are warm and chicken is still heated through.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The zesty yogurt sauce transforms ordinary tacos into something restaurant worthy and keeps everything feeling light
- Everything comes together in 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all afternoon cooking
- The fresh vegetables and tender chicken create that perfect balance between hearty and refreshing
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing is the difference between juicy and dry meat
- The yogurt sauce actually tastes better if you make it 30 minutes ahead
- Warming the tortillas properly prevents them from cracking when you fold them
03 -
- Pound the chicken to even thickness before cooking for perfectly uniform results
- Double the yogurt sauce and keep it in the fridge for salads, wraps, or dipping vegetables