Mediterranean Chicken Tacos: Quick and Flavorful Weeknight Meal
By Mason Brooks
Mediterranean Chicken Tacos are a vibrant and zesty option for busy weeknights. With juicy marinated chicken and creamy homemade tzatziki, these tacos offer a satisfying crunch from fresh veggies and tangy feta wrapped in warm tortillas. Ideal for family dinners, they can be customized to suit your preferences, making them a hit with everyone at the table.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Ready in about 30 minutes
- Customizable for picky eaters
- Healthy with lean protein and fresh veggies
- Uses simple, readily available ingredients
- Juicy chicken and creamy tzatziki
Ingredients
- •1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced)
- •0.25 cup olive oil (extra virgin)
- •2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- •2 cloves garlic (minced)
- •1 tsp dried oregano
- •0.5 tsp salt
- •0.25 tsp black pepper
- •1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- •0.5 cucumber ingredient (grated and drained)
- •1 clove garlic (minced)
- •1 tbsp lemon juice
- •1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped (or parsley))
- •0.25 tsp salt (to taste)
- •8 small soft flour tortillas (or corn for gluten-free)
- •1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- •0.5 red onion ingredient (thinly sliced)
- •0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- •2 cups fresh spinach (or arugula)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Toss the chicken to coat and let it marinate for 20 minutes.
- 3
Grate the cucumber, squeeze out excess water, and mix it with yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt.
- 4
Chill the tzatziki in the fridge until serving.
- 5
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.
- 6
Cook chicken slices for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
- 7
Slice the cooked chicken into strips.
- 8
While the chicken cooks, prepare tomatoes, onion, feta, and greens.
- 9
Heat tortillas in a skillet for 20 seconds per side or microwave wrapped in a damp towel for 10 seconds.
- 10
Spread tzatziki on each tortilla, layer with chicken, and top with veggies, feta, and greens.
- 11
Drizzle extra tzatziki if desired.
FAQ
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
420
Protein
32g
Fat
18g
Carbs
34g
