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Mediterranean Chicken Tacos

Mediterranean Chicken Tacos


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  • Author: Bachir Fasky
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

Fresh Mediterranean Chicken Tacos made with grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, feta cheese, and creamy tzatziki sauce for a healthy and quick meal.


Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 4 pita breads
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken into even pieces
  2. Mix olive oil lemon juice garlic oregano salt and pepper
  3. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes
  4. Heat skillet or grill pan over medium high heat
  5. Cook chicken until golden and fully cooked
  6. Let chicken rest then slice
  7. Chop all vegetables evenly
  8. Warm pita bread in a pan
  9. Assemble tacos with chicken vegetables feta and tzatziki
  10. Serve immediately

Notes

  1. Do not overcook chicken to keep it juicy
  2. Let chicken rest before slicing
  3. Cut vegetables evenly for balanced flavor
  4. You can swap chicken breast with thighs for more flavor

Food safety: if you cook the chicken yourself, make sure it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), as recommended by the USDA and Health Canada.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg