Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Tacos Recipe – Juicy, Fresh & Easy Greek-Style Pita Tacos
These Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Tacos are juicy, flavorful, and packed with fresh ingredients like feta salsa and creamy tzatziki, all wrapped in warm pita.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 pitas
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grill / Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2.5 tbsp olive oil
- 2.5 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1.25 cups cucumber, diced
- 1 cup tomato, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 pitas
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add chicken and coat evenly. Marinate 15–45 minutes.
- Mix cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, feta, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make salsa.
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken 3–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
- Warm pitas in skillet, oven, or over flame.
- Assemble tacos: fill pita with chicken, top with salsa, and drizzle tzatziki.
Notes
- Marinate longer for deeper flavor.
- Add olives or hummus for extra Mediterranean flavor.