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Mediterranean Chicken Tacos

Mediterranean Chicken Tacos You'll Crave for Dinner Tonight

Discover Mediterranean Chicken Tacos that combine juicy chicken with fresh veggies and creamy tzatziki, making it a healthy and customizable dinner option.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts substitute with tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian option
  • 1/4 cup olive oil use high-quality extra virgin for best results
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano fresh oregano can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika can be swapped for a richer taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For Assembling the Tacos
  • 8 pieces corn or flour tortillas use corn for gluten-free option
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese can be omitted or replaced with dairy-free cheese
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 small red onion sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives can use green olives if preferred
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce homemade version using yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, and herbs

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, ground cumin, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Slice chicken breasts into strips, add them to the marinade, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Cook Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add marinated chicken strips, and sauté for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Warm Tortillas: Warm tortillas in a separate skillet over low heat for 1-2 minutes on each side until pliable.
  5. Assemble Tacos: Place cooked chicken onto each warm tortilla.
  6. Add Toppings: Top each taco with crumbled feta cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and Kalamata olives.
  7. Drizzle Tzatziki Sauce: Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the tacos and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Cook in a single layer for optimal sear and use fresh ingredients for the best taste.

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