Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tacos
A tantalizing blend of savory chicken, fresh veggies, and punchy flavors all wrapped in a warm tortilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High-Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small tortillas
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by tossing the diced chicken breast with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
- Cook the chicken in a heated skillet on medium-high for about 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Warm the tortillas either in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side or in the oven wrapped in foil for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the toppings by washing and chopping the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Assemble the tacos by layering the chicken mixture, fresh veggies, crumbled feta, and parsley or cilantro onto the tortillas.
- Serve the tacos on a platter and enjoy with extra cherry tomatoes and cucumber on the side.
Notes
Add jalapeños for spice or avocado for creaminess. Can also be made gluten-free with appropriate tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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