Mediterranean Chicken Tacos

Name: Mediterranean Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts (pound out pieces so they are all equally thin); Juice of 1/2 a lemon; 1 tbsp oregano; 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; Optional- red pepper flakes for spice; 1/2 red onion thinly sliced; 1 large tomato diced; 1 medium cucumber diced; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp dried parsley; 1/4 tbsp black pepper; Hummus; Tzatziki; Feta; Shredded lettuce; Tortillas or pitas

5 steps

Prep:20minCook:20min

Mediterranean Chicken Tacos *feed about 2-4 people depending on hunger levels*

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:03:53 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories405.9 kcal (20%)

Total Fat18.9 g (27%)

Carbs22.1 g (9%)

Sugars4.4 g (5%)

Protein36.7 g (73%)

Sodium807.6 mg (40%)

Fiber4.8 g (17%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

3 servings

1 lbboneless skinless chicken thighs

or breasts, pound out pieces so they are all equally thin

0.5juice of lemon

1 Tbsporegano

1 Tbspolive oil

or avocado

1 tspgarlic powder

½ tspsalt

½ tspblack pepper

0.5red onion

2 Tbspred wine vinegar

1 Tbspdried parsley

¼ Tbspblack pepper

Instructions

Step 1

1. In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients listed under veggie mixture. Toss well and set aside to let the flavors marinade.

Step 2

2. Generously season chicken on both sides with oregano, parsley, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

Step 3

3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan over medium high heat (I used a grill pan). Sear chicken on each side for 2 minutes then turn heat down to medium and continue to cook for about 3 more minutes on each side. Set aside to rest.

Step 4

4. Slice chicken.

Step 5

5. Lay down tortillas and assemble with tzatziki or hummus, chicken, veggies, and feta.