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Mediterranean Chicken Tacos

Mediterranean Chicken Tacos You'll Crave All Week Long

Enjoy these Mediterranean Chicken Tacos, a flavorful fusion that's quick, healthy, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced into thin strips
  • ¼ cup olive oil avocado oil is a great substitute
  • 1 juice lemon or lime juice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced, can use garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano fresh oregano can be used
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika for extra flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • to taste salt and pepper
For the Tacos
  • 4 corn or flour tortillas or lettuce leaves for low-carb
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled, goat cheese can be a substitute
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • ½ cup red onion finely sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped, or mint as an alternative
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives sliced
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Tzatziki Sauce homemade is preferred

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine ¼ cup of olive oil, juice of one lemon, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
  2. Slice 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts into thin strips and add to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated chicken in a single layer. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Warm your corn or flour tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
  5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest. Lay warm tortillas on a plate and top with Mediterranean chicken.
  6. Add toppings: crumbled feta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and Kalamata olives.
  7. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 2 days. Warm tortillas before assembling to prevent cracking.

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