Experience a delightful Greek twist on a beloved family classic with my Greek chicken tacos recipe. Picture this: succulent garlic lemon-infused chicken strips nestled in soft flour tortillas, topped with crumbled feta cheese, diced tomatoes, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. The flavors in these tacos are a harmonious blend of zesty, savory, and tangy, creating a mouthwatering sensation with every bite. 

It’s a fusion of Mediterranean and Mexican influences that’s sure to leave your taste buds dancing with delight. Whip up a batch for a meal that’s both exotic and familiar, delivering a burst of Mediterranean sunshine to your dinner table.

Ingredients Needed To Make Greek Chicken Tacos

Greek chicken marinade

• Olive oil
• Chicken tenderloins or boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 4 strips each.
• Minced garlic
• Lemon

Toppings

• 6-inch flour tortillas
• Feta cheese
• Grape tomatoes
• Fresh parsley

Helpful Kitchen Tools 

• Ribbed Skillet 
• Lemon Zester
• Taco Holder Stand

How to Make Greek Chicken Tacos

To make your marinade, place 1/4 cup of olive oil into a liquid measuring cup.

Then zest a lemon.

Lemon zest tip

 You can use a zester or just do like me and use this little handy lemon zester To use a Microplane (or even a grater), just scrape your lemon gently across it on all sides.

Be careful to only apply very light pressure so you don’t go down into the white part of the rind. I’m told that part is bitter. I’ve never tried it myself but have no issue taking folk’s word for it. 

Now that we have the zest, cut the fresh lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl with the zest.

Fish out any seeds that jump into the bowl.

Add the lemon juice and zest to the oil. 

Then add in a teaspoon of minced garlic.

And 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Then stir ingredients together with a fork.

Marinate chicken

Now add chicken to a zipper seal bag.

Pour marinade into the bag and seal it.

Mix up a bit to coat and place it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or overnight if you like.

Just before cooking the chicken, chop up the fresh parsley…

And tomatoes.

Put those into a bowl together and…

Give them a good stir.

Put about a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add chicken.

Cook, turning at least once, until brown on both sides.

This will take anywhere from 10-15 minutes.

Remove marinated chicken to a plate.

Now, if you want some good lemon garlic chicken tenderloins you can just stop right here.

Assemble tacos

Otherwise, let’s assemble our tacos!

I use this taco holder stand.

Place two grilled chicken strips in each flour tortilla and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Top each Greek taco with the tomato mixture.

Add a good sprinkling of feta cheese.

Then it’s time to call the kids to come n’ eat these delicious Greek chicken tacos.  

Enjoy!

How To Store Greek Chicken Tacos

The leftover chicken will last up to 4 days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Simply reheat in the microwave before rebuilding your tacos or making a Greek chicken salad instead.

Recipe Variations

Here are some variations to make this Greek chicken taco recipe work for you:

• Add more veggies to the topping, like 1/2 cup of diced cucumber, a handful of chopped kalamata olives, diced avocado, and 1/2 diced yellow or red onion. 
• Increase the Greek flavor and top your chicken tacos with Tzatziki sauce or add a spread of hummus.
• Use homemade whipped feta instead of crumbled feta.
• Substitute the fresh parsley for fresh dill and/or fresh mint.
• Use lime instead of lemon.
• Use pita bread or flatbread instead of flour tortillas.
• Add a can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed) to the topping.

Commonly Asked Questions

Can you make gluten-free Greek tacos?

Yep, for gluten-free Greek chicken tacos, use corn tortillas, corn taco shells, or even lettuce wraps instead. 

How do I store leftover chicken?

Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. When reheating, use the microwave before assembling your tacos or creating a Greek chicken salad.

What’s a good substitute for flour tortillas if I want a gluten-free option?

For a gluten-free alternative, you can use corn tortillas, taco shells made from corn, or opt for lettuce wraps to encase the flavorful chicken.

What’s special about these Greek chicken tacos?

These Greek chicken tacos offer a delightful fusion of Mediterranean and Mexican flavors. They feature succulent chicken strips marinated in garlic and lemon, nestled in soft flour tortillas. Topped with crumbled feta cheese, fresh tomatoes, and parsley, they create a zesty, savory, and tangy sensation.

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• Greek Chicken and Potatoes
• Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
• Fiesta Taco Salad
• My Favorite Greek Salad
• Greek Potatoes With A Twist
• Slow Cooker Tacos With Ground Beef

 

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