Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tacos (Print View)
Grilled spiced chicken with fresh vegetables and tangy yogurt sauce in warm tortillas.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Marinade
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
→ Taco Assembly
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
# Method:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat evenly with the marinade.
02 - Grill or pan-sear marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
03 - Combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side or microwave in a damp paper towel for 20-30 seconds until pliable.
05 - Layer sliced chicken, shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta onto warm tortillas. Drizzle generously with yogurt sauce and sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
06 - Serve tacos immediately while chicken is still warm and tortillas remain pliable. Offer extra yogurt sauce on the side.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- Everything hits the table in under thirty minutes even on busy weeknights
- The yogurt sauce transforms ordinary chicken into something restaurant-worthy
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest prevents all those juices from running out onto your cutting board
- The sauce tastes better after sitting for 15 minutes so make it first
03 -
- Warm your tortillas properly or they will crack when folded
- Pat the cucumber dry after dicing to prevent soggy tacos