Description
Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Tacos are a delightful and healthy spin on traditional tacos, perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners. These vibrant tacos are filled with marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki, making each bite burst with Mediterranean flavors. Easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, they cater to both casual meals and elegant gatherings. Packed with lean protein and fresh ingredients, these tacos offer a nutritious option that everyone will love. Discover how simple it is to bring the taste of the Mediterranean to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2.5 tbsp olive oil
- 2.5 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 cup cucumbers
- 1 cup tomatoes
- 1 cup bell pepper
- 8 pitas
- 3/4 cup feta cheese
- Tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to create the marinade.
- Coat chicken chunks in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- While marinating, chop cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, and parsley. Mix with feta cheese and season.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken until cooked through (about 5-7 minutes per side).
- Warm pitas on the grill for about a minute before assembling tacos with chicken and vegetable mixture topped with tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg