Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tacos (Printable)
Grilled spiced chicken with fresh vegetables and zesty yogurt sauce in soft tortillas
# What You 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
# Steps:
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 spice mixture.
02 - Grill or pan-sear marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 6 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly across 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. Adjust seasoning to taste.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side or microwave in a damp paper towel for 20 seconds until pliable.
05 - Layer sliced chicken onto warmed tortillas, then top with shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta. Drizzle generously with yogurt sauce and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
06 - Arrange tacos on a serving platter and serve immediately while chicken is still warm and tortillas remain pliable.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These come together in under thirty minutes, which means theyre perfect for those weeknights when takeout sounds tempting but you know youll feel better cooking something real.
- The yogurt sauce keeps everything bright without the heaviness of sour cream, and you can make extra to use on grain bowls or salads the next day.
02 -
- Dont skip resting the chicken after cooking, or all those juices will end up on your cutting board instead of in your tacos.
- The yogurt sauce tastes better after it sits for at least fifteen minutes, so make it first thing.
03 -
- Pound the chicken to even thickness before marinating so it cooks at the same rate and stays juicy throughout.
- Double the yogurt sauce and use it as a dip for vegetables or a spread for sandwiches the rest of the week.