Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Tacos
These tacos feature marinated grilled chicken and fresh Mediterranean salsa, all wrapped in pitas.
Equipment
- Grill
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2.5 tablespoon olive oil I prefer Bertolli Extra Virgin for marinades
- 2.5 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic freshly minced for best flavor
- 2 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the Salsa
- 1.25 cups cucumbers diced into ½-inch pieces
- 1 cup tomatoes seeded and diced into ½-inch pieces
- 1 cup bell pepper
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped, about ¼-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoon parsley
- ¾ cup feta I use Athenos Crumbled Feta
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Assembly
- ½ cup tzatziki gives a nice creamy and rich texture
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Grill the marinated chicken on medium-high heat for about 10 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove from grill and let rest.
- In another bowl, mix cucumbers, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, feta, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- To assemble, place grilled chicken and salsa inside each pita and add tzatziki. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the salsa with your favorite vegetables or herbs.