Description
Transform your dinner with these Mediterranean chicken tacos featuring flavorful, spiced chicken, fresh veggies, and hummus wrapped in warm tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Chicken Breasts, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil, extra virgin
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice, fresh
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Oregano, dried
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 8 small Tortillas, whole wheat or corn
- 1 cup Hummus, for spreading
- ½ cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
- 1 Cucumber, diced
- 1 large Tomato, diced
- 1 small Red Onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 1 Avocado, sliced (optional)
- 1 cup Lettuce, shredded (optional)
Instructions
- Start by marinating the chicken. In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts in this marinade and let it sit for at least 15 minutes, or up to an hour in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare all your fresh toppings—dice the cucumber, chop the tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and crumble the feta cheese. If you love a creamy texture, slice the avocado and set it aside.
- Once your chicken is ready, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips. This resting period ensures the juices are locked in for maximum flavor and tenderness.
- Warm your tortillas in the same skillet for a few seconds on each side, until they’re pliable. You can also wrap the tortillas in foil and warm them in the oven.
- To assemble the tacos, spread a generous spoonful of hummus on each warm tortilla. Layer it with sliced chicken, followed by the diced cucumber, tomatoes, red onions, and feta cheese. If you’re using avocado or lettuce, add those next for an extra crunch.
- Finish off your Mediterranean chicken tacos by sprinkling fresh parsley on top. A light squeeze of lemon over the assembled tacos gives them a refreshing zing.
Notes
Adjust the recipe to fit dietary preferences by substituting chicken for grilled zucchini or eggplant for vegetarian options. Gluten-free tortillas are available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg