GREEK CHICKEN TACOS
Mediterranean flavors, taco-night style
These Greek Chicken Tacos swap traditional tortillas for warm pita bread and load them up with juicy grilled Greek-seasoned chicken, a fresh homemade Greek salsa, and plenty of crumbled feta. They’re bright, fresh, savory, and perfect for an easy summer dinner—especially when the chicken comes straight off the grill.
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PREP TIME
20 MINUTES
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COOK TIME
15 MINUTES
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TOTAL TIME
35 MINUTES
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SERVINGS
4 SERVINGS
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METHOD
GRILL
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DIFFICULTY
MEDIUM
INGREDIENTS LIST
For the Greek Chicken
1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken tenderloins
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp Greek seasoning
Juice of ½ lemon
For the Greek Salsa
2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
1 cucumber, diced
½ small red onion, finely diced
½ cup olives, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely minced
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp Greek Seasoning
For Assembly
6–8 pita breads
Crumbled feta cheese
Fresh lemon wedges, optional
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
✔️ Fresh, bold Mediterranean flavor – Lemon, herbs, garlic, olives, feta, and grilled chicken pack every bite with flavor.
✔️ A fun taco-night twist – Warm pita makes the perfect soft “taco shell.”
✔️ That Greek salsa! – Tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives give these tacos tons of freshness and texture.
✔️ Perfect for grilling season – The marinated chicken gets even better with a little char from the grill.
✔️ Easy to customize – Add tzatziki, pepperoncini, extra feta, or whatever Greek-inspired toppings you love.
✔️ Great for entertaining – Put everything out separately and turn dinner into a build-your-own Greek taco bar.
EQUIPMENT USED
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Marinate the chicken.
Coat the chicken with Greek seasoning, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh lemon juice. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes to allow all those Mediterranean flavors to work their way into the chicken.
2. Make the Greek salsa.
Combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and garlic in a bowl. Add the lemon juice, EVOO, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together and refrigerate until you're ready to assemble the tacos.
3. Grill the chicken.
Preheat your grill or griddle over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken until nicely browned on the outside and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove it from the heat and let it rest for several minutes before slicing.
4. Warm the pitas.
Give the pita bread a quick warm-up on the grill. You want them soft and pliable with just a little toast around the edges so they can fold like taco shells.
5. Build your Greek tacos.
Fold each warm pita and fill it with sliced grilled Greek chicken. Spoon plenty of the fresh Greek salsa over the chicken and finish with a generous sprinkle of crumbled feta.
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For the best flavor, give the chicken some time to marinate before grilling. Even 30 minutes makes a difference, but a few hours will develop even more flavor.
Make the Greek salsa ahead of time, too. Letting it sit gives the tomatoes and vegetables time to mingle with the lemon, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and herbs. Just give it another toss before serving.
And don't skip warming the pita. A few seconds on the grill makes it softer, more flexible, and gives it a little grilled flavor that works perfectly with the chicken.
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These are great exactly as-is, but you could also add tzatziki, pepperoncini, shredded lettuce, fresh parsley, dill, hummus, or a squeeze of fresh lemon.
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Mediterranean flavors, taco-night style
Sometimes the best recipes happen when you take flavors you already love and serve them in a completely different way.
These Greek Chicken Tacos bring together everything I love about a loaded Mediterranean meal but serve it taco-style. Instead of tortillas, warm pita bread becomes the shell. Greek-marinated grilled chicken provides the savory base, while a fresh salsa made with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, garlic, lemon, EVOO, red wine vinegar, and herbs brings brightness and crunch.
Then comes the feta.
A good sprinkle over the top adds that salty, creamy finish that ties everything together. It's somewhere between a chicken gyro and taco night—and that's exactly what makes it so good.
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