Description
A quick and flavorful recipe for grilled chicken tacos topped with fresh Mediterranean ingredients, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Taco shells
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken with the spice mix.
- Grill the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until done.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after grilling.
- Slice the chicken thin after it rests.
- Combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta in a bowl.
- Warm the taco shells on the grill for a few seconds.
- Place sliced chicken in shells.
- Top with the fresh salad mix.
- Garnish with parsley or cilantro and serve right away.
Notes
For lighter tacos, use whole wheat tortillas and add baby spinach. To cut sodium, use low-salt feta and control added salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken tacos, Mediterranean tacos, easy weeknight dinner, grilled chicken, healthy tacos