Healthy Mediterranean Chicken Tacos with Zesty Cucumber Salsa
Fusion of Mediterranean and Mexican flavors in tender chicken tacos. Marinated chicken with cucumber-feta salsa and tzatziki in warm pitas. Ready in 45 minutes with healthy, adaptable ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 8 tacos 1x
- Category: Quick
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Mexican Fusion
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
2.5 tbsp olive oil
2.5 tbsp lemon juice
2 garlic cloves (freshly minced)
2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1.25 cups diced cucumbers
1 cup seeded and diced tomatoes
1 cup diced bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
3/4 cup crumbled feta
1 tbsp lemon juice
8 whole wheat pita
1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to make the marinade.
Add chicken chunks and toss to coat evenly. Marinate 15–45 minutes.
Combine cucumbers, seeded tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and feta. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Let rest 10 minutes.
Heat a skillet to medium-high. Cook chicken in a single layer for 3–5 minutes per side until golden and 165°F.
Fill warm pitas with chicken, salsa, and tzatziki.
Notes
Substitute corn tortillas for pitas for a gluten-free option.
Replace feta with crumbled labneh for a halal version.
Marinate chicken up to 45 minutes for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg