Description
Mediterranean Chicken Pita Tacos are a delightful fusion of tender, marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and zesty sauce all wrapped in warm pita bread. This recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. Each bite bursts with flavor, transporting you straight to the Mediterranean coast. Customize your tacos to suit your taste—these are sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pocket-style pita breads
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup tzatziki sauce or hummus
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until juices run clear.
- While the chicken cooks, chop cucumbers and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces; season with salt and pepper.
- Warm pita bread slightly. Slice open each pocket and stuff with sliced chicken and fresh veggies.
- Drizzle tzatziki or hummus inside each taco before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg