Description
Mediterranean Chicken Tacos offer a delightful fusion of flavors that elevate your taco night to new heights. Bursting with zesty lemon garlic marinated chicken, these tacos are complemented by a refreshing cucumber tomato salsa and creamy tzatziki, all wrapped in warm pita bread. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this recipe is quick, healthy, and fully customizable to suit any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 cup Persian cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup tzatziki
- 8 whole wheat pitas
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken pieces and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Mediterranean salsa by combining chopped cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, parsley, feta cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-9 minutes until cooked through.
- Warm pitas on a griddle until soft.
- Assemble each pita with chicken, salsa, and tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate for up to 45 minutes. Customize your salsa with additional veggies like bell peppers or olives. Consider adding toppings like avocado slices or pickled onions for an extra burst of flavor.