Description
Whip up Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tacos in minutes! Tender, zesty chicken, perfectly seared with aromatic oregano and garlic. Your ultimate fast, flavorful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small flour tortillas
Instructions
- Step 1: Slice the chicken breast into thin strips or small cubes. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated.
- Step 2: Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. Squeeze in the juice of 1/2 lemon and stir well. Remove from heat.
- Step 3: While the chicken cooks, warm the flour tortillas according to package instructions (e.g., microwave for 15-30 seconds, or briefly heat in a dry skillet over medium heat). Dice the cucumber and have the crumbled feta cheese ready.
- Step 4: To assemble your tacos, place a spoonful of the warm Mediterranean chicken mixture into the center of each warmed tortilla.
- Step 5: Top the chicken with diced cucumber and a generous sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Keep any leftover cooked chicken filling in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, perfect for another quick meal or a topping for a fresh salad.
- When reheating, warm the chicken gently in a skillet or microwave, and always refresh your tortillas and toppings right before serving for the best texture and taste.
- Elevate your tacos by adding a dollop of creamy hummus or a sprinkle of fresh chopped mint along with the cucumber and feta for an even richer Mediterranean experience.
- For a deeper flavor, let your seasoned chicken strips marinate in the fridge for at least 15-20 minutes before cooking; this allows the oregano and garlic to truly infuse the meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 520
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 4g