Healthy Mediterranean Chicken Tacos
Irresistible tacos featuring marinated chicken and fresh Mediterranean toppings for a nutritious and delicious meal.
Ingrédients
For the chicken marinade
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- to taste salt and pepper
For the tacos
- 8 taco shells or tortillas (your choice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- to taste fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all the ingredients for your Healthy Mediterranean Chicken Tacos.
- In a bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly with the marinade and let sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat.
Cooking
- Once heated, place the marinated chicken on the grill or skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Slice the chicken into thin strips.
Assembly
- Take your taco shells or tortillas and fill them with the sliced chicken.
- Top with halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
- Plate the tacos and enjoy while they’re warm!
Notes
Serve with sides like Mediterranean quinoa salad or yogurt dip. For a spicy twist, add red pepper flakes to the marinade.