Description
These 3-step Mediterranean chicken tacos are bursting with bold flavors, featuring marinated chicken strips, creamy tzatziki, fresh veggies, and tangy feta cheese wrapped in soft tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil, extra virgin
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Tzatziki:
- 1 cup (240g) Greek yogurt, full-fat
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or parsley)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 small soft flour tortillas (or corn for gluten-free)
- 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (75g) crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cups (60g) fresh spinach or arugula
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss in chicken, coat well, and let it sit for 20 minutes (or overnight for max flavor). I skipped this step once, and the tacos were meh—don’t do it!
- Make the Tzatziki: Grate cucumber, squeeze out water, and mix with yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt. Chill it. I use a dish towel to wring out the cucumber—saves the sauce from being soupy.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high with a splash of oil. Cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden and done. Slice into strips. I always test a piece to avoid dry chicken.
- Prep Toppings: Halve tomatoes, slice onion, crumble feta, and wash greens. I set these out in bowls for a DIY taco bar—makes it fun!
- Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a skillet or microwave for 10 seconds. I wrap mine in a damp towel in the microwave to keep ‘em soft.
- Assemble Tacos: Spread tzatziki on each tortilla, add chicken, then pile on tomatoes, onion, feta, and greens. Drizzle extra tzatziki for kicks. My kids go heavy on the feta!
Notes
- Marinating the chicken adds extra flavor, so don’t skip this step.
- Adjust toppings to suit your taste preferences—get creative!
- For a vegetarian option, swap chicken with grilled vegetables or tofu.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, chicken tacos, easy, flavorful, homemade, Greek
