Mediterranean Chicken Tacos
Mediterranean Chicken Tacos offer a delightful twist on traditional taco nights, combining juicy, lemon-garlic marinated chicken with a refreshing cucumber and tomato salsa, all wrapped in warm whole wheat pita. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish allows everyone to customize their tacos with fresh ingredients. The bright Mediterranean flavors blend beautifully, making each bite a celebration of taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 whole wheat pitas
- 1 cup Persian cucumbers, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup tzatziki
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken chunks and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the salsa: Chop cucumbers, tomatoes, and red bell pepper. Mix with diced red onion, parsley, feta cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown (about 3-5 minutes per side).
- Warm the pitas: Heat pitas on a griddle until soft.
- Assemble tacos: Fill each pita with cooked chicken and top with the Mediterranean salsa and tzatziki.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg