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Mediterranean Chicken Tacos

Mediterranean Chicken Tacos Bursting with Flavor and Fun

Mediterranean Chicken Tacos are a flavorful and customizable meal with fresh veggies and a zesty yogurt sauce, all under 400 calories.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts can substitute with turkey or shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for marinating
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt can replace with plant-based alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon fresh juice
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Diced Cucumber
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
For Assembling
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas/Soft Taco Shells warm before assembling
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Grill or Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • pan
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Marinate and Cook Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Prepare the Yogurt Sauce
  1. Whisk together plain Greek yogurt and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Adjust lemon juice to taste.
Make the Salad Topping
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Toss until well mixed.
Warm the Tortillas
  1. Heat a dry pan over medium heat and warm the tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Layer sliced grilled chicken on a warm tortilla, add salad topping, and drizzle with yogurt sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately to enjoy while warm and flavorful.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings to your liking for personalized flavors in your Mediterranean Chicken Tacos.

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