Mediterranean Chicken Tacos (Printable version)
Grilled spiced chicken with fresh vegetables, olives, and creamy yogurt sauce in warm tortillas
# What You’ll 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine olive oil, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly with the spice mixture.
02 - Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
03 - While chicken cooks, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side or microwave wrapped in damp paper towels for 20-30 seconds until pliable.
05 - Layer sliced chicken, shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion slices, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta onto warmed tortillas. Drizzle generously with yogurt sauce and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
06 - Serve tacos immediately while chicken is warm and tortillas are pliable. Pass extra yogurt sauce on the side.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- The yogurt sauce ties everything together with bright tangy flavor
- Grilling the chicken first means each taco has perfect char and spice
02 -
- Slice the chicken against the grain or it becomes tough and chewy
- Warm tortillas are essential because cold ones crack immediately
03 -
- Use a mezzaluna or very sharp knife for precise even dicing
- Room temperature ingredients help the sauce emulsify properly