Description
Juicy grilled Mediterranean chicken tacos with fresh veggie salsa and creamy tzatziki. Bright, healthy, and perfect for an easy dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken fillet cut into bite size pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 half teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 half teaspoon black pepper
- 1 fourth teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1 cup tomatoes diced
- 1 cup bell pepper diced
- 1 fourth cup red onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 3 fourth cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 fourth teaspoon salt
- 1 fourth teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small pita breads
- 1 half cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Add the chicken pieces and toss until fully coated. Let marinate for 20 to 30 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, prepare the salsa. Combine cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and feta in a bowl. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper and mix gently. Set aside.
- Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium high heat. Lightly oil the surface. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Warm the pita breads in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side until soft.
- Fill each pita with grilled chicken, top with Mediterranean salsa, and drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken to achieve a golden crust.
- Letting the salsa sit briefly enhances flavor.
- These tacos are best assembled right before serving for freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean