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Mediterranean Chicken Tacos

Mediterranean Chicken Tacos: Quick, Healthy Flavor Boost

These Mediterranean Chicken Tacos are a quick and healthy twist on taco night, featuring juicy marinated chicken, creamy tzatziki, and fresh veggies.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 2 lbs Chicken Breasts or chicken thighs for added juiciness
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil extra virgin for enhanced flavor
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed preferred
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1 medium Cucumber drained well
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh Dill or parsley, chopped
For Taco Assembly
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium Red Onion sliced
  • ½ cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup Fresh Spinach or arugula
  • 8 pieces Flour or Corn Tortillas gluten-free option available

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • skillet
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Add the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  2. While the chicken marinates, prepare the tzatziki sauce. Grate the cucumber and squeeze out any excess moisture. In a bowl, combine the drained cucumber with Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Once hot, add the marinated chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a minute before slicing.
  4. Prepare your taco toppings by halving the cherry tomatoes, slicing the red onion, crumbling the feta cheese, and rinsing the fresh spinach or arugula.
  5. To warm the tortillas, heat a dry skillet over medium heat and place the tortillas for about 20 seconds on each side until they become warm and pliable.
  6. Assemble the tacos by spreading tzatziki on each warm tortilla, layering on the sliced chicken, topped with cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta, and greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate the chicken overnight for the best flavor. Drain cucumbers thoroughly for tzatziki. Lightly toast tortillas for added flavor.

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