Healthy Tacos with chicken
Juicy, spiced chicken strips served in whole-grain or corn tortillas, topped with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a light yogurt-based sauce.Balanced, flavorful, and satisfying — great for weeknight dinners or a festive taco night.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 12–15 minutes
Total: ~25 minutes
Ingredients
Chicken
400 g (14 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh, thinly sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Juice of ½ lime
Taco Assembly
8 small whole-grain or corn tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
½ cup diced tomatoes
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Yogurt Sauce
½ cup Greek yogurt
1 tsp lime juice
1 tsp chopped fresh cilantro
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Cook chicken
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Toss chicken slices with paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and lightly browned.
Squeeze lime juice over chicken.
2. Prepare sauce
Mix Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, and salt in a small bowl.
3. Assemble tacos
Warm tortillas.
Layer shredded lettuce, chicken, diced tomatoes, onion, and drizzle yogurt sauce.
Sprinkle with extra cilantro if desired.
4. Serve
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Tips & Variations
Add avocado slices for healthy fats
Use grilled or roasted vegetables as additional filling
Swap chicken for shrimp or turkey for variety
Optional: sprinkle with feta or cotija cheese for Mediterranean twist
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~200
Protein: 18 g
Carbs: 18 g
Fat: 7 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: ~220 mg
Why this recipe is top-rated:
✔ Quick, light, and high-protein
✔ Mediterranean-friendly flavors
✔ Perfect for meal prep or festive taco night
✔ Kid-friendly & customizable