Description
Delight in the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean Chicken Tacos, a perfect dish for any occasion. These tacos feature tender, lemon-garlic marinated chicken nestled in warm pita bread and topped with a refreshing cucumber-tomato salsa and creamy tzatziki. Not only are they delicious, but they also offer a healthy balance of lean protein and fresh vegetables, making them an ideal choice for family dinners or entertaining friends. With quick preparation and customizable ingredients, these Mediterranean-inspired tacos will surely impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 8 whole wheat pitas
- 1 cup Persian cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 2 tbsp parsley
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/2 cup tzatziki
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a non-reactive bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken; marinate for 30-45 minutes.
- Prepare the salsa: Combine chopped cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, parsley, feta cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-9 minutes total).
- Warm the pitas: Use a griddle to warm pitas until soft.
- Assemble tacos: Fill each pita with cooked chicken and top with salsa and tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 160g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg