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Mediterranean Chicken Tacos

This Mediterranean-inspired dish is a heart-healthy option for taco night.
Author: Matthew Kadey, MS, RD - Idea Fit

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup red onion coarsely chopped
  • ⅓ cup sliced kalamata olives (optional)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp tahini
  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • juice of ½ lemon
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • 1 clove garlic grated or minced
  • ¾ cup prepared hummus
  • 8 tortillas warmed
  • ½ cup crumbled feta
  • ⅓ cup parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400℉.
  • Stir together Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper. Rub mixture onto chicken. Place chicken on a greased baking sheet and roast until meat reaches an internal temperature of 165℉, about 20 minutes.
  • Let chicken rest for 5 minutes and then slice.
  • In a bowl, toss together tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives and jalapeno. Stir in balsamic vinegar.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic.
  • To serve, spread hummus on tortillas and top with chicken and tomato mixture.
  • Drizzle on tahini sauce. Sprinkle on feta and parsley.