Description
Bright and herb-forward Mediterranean Chicken Tacos featuring seasoned chicken, a tangy yogurt sauce, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped, to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas or soft taco shells
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine chicken, olive oil, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper in a dish. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Make the yogurt sauce: Whisk Greek yogurt with lemon juice in a bowl, season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Heat skillet over medium-high, add chicken, and cook for 5–7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Prepare the toppings: Dice tomatoes and cucumbers, chop onion and parsley, slice olives, and crumble feta.
- Warm the tortillas: Heat in a dry skillet for 20–30 seconds per side until pliable.
- Assemble and serve: Slice chicken, place on tortillas, and top with yogurt sauce, veggies, and feta.
Notes
Chicken can be substituted with thighs or rotisserie chicken. Use dairy-free yogurt for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean