Description
Savor Mediterranean magic with these mouthwatering Mediterranean Chicken Tacos that blend zesty spices and fresh ingredients. Delightful flavors dance across your palate, inviting you to explore a culinary journey of Mediterranean-inspired comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) chicken breast, diced
Salt and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) salt
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) onion powder
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) paprika
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) olive oil
Fresh Vegetables and Taco Components:
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Sauce and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) lemon juice
- Optional: Feta cheese
- Optional: Sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Blend chicken with a robust mixture of olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper until spices thoroughly coat each piece.
- Activate a skillet over medium-high heat, then introduce seasoned chicken. Cook approximately 6-8 minutes, rotating periodically, ensuring golden exterior and completely opaque interior.
- Simultaneously craft salsa by combining diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, and parsley. Season lightly with salt and pepper, gently tossing ingredients to maintain fresh texture.
- Create tangy yogurt sauce by whisking Greek yogurt with fresh lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to personal preference, ensuring smooth consistency.
- Quickly warm tortillas in the same skillet for roughly 30 seconds per side, rendering them soft and malleable for easy folding.
- Construct tacos by centering cooked chicken within each tortilla, generously topping with prepared salsa and drizzling lemon yogurt sauce.
- Enhance flavor profile by sprinkling crumbled feta cheese and optional sliced jalapeños for additional complexity and heat.
- Present tacos immediately while ingredients remain warm, guaranteeing optimal taste and textural experience.
Notes
- Swap chicken for tofu or chickpeas to create a vegetarian version that maintains the Mediterranean flavor profile.
- Marinate chicken for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance deeper, more complex taste and ensure maximum tenderness.
- Use whole wheat tortillas or lettuce wraps to make the recipe lower in carbohydrates and suitable for different dietary needs.
- Prepare extra sauce and salsa separately to allow family members or guests to customize their tacos according to personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg