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Easy Greek Chicken Smash Tacos

These Greek Chicken Smash Tacos are crispy, juicy, and loaded with bold Mediterranean flavor. Made with lean ground chicken, your signature Greek Seasoning, and topped with fresh veggies and tangy tzatziki, they’re the perfect quick dinner for summer nights, busy weekdays, or backyard dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Smash Tacos
For Toppings
  • 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced or sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup olives, sliced
  • Shredded lettuce (optional)
  • Balsamic glaze, extra olive oil, or fresh lemon juice, for drizzling (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine ground chicken, Greek Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix just until combined — don’t overwork the meat. You can prep this up to 24 hours in advance.
  2. Preheat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the surface or spray with nonstick spray.
  3. Form 8–10 small meatballs (about 2–3 tablespoons each). Place a meatball on the hot skillet, then place the tortilla on top (meatball in the center). Use a spatula or burger press to smash the meat into a thin layer covering most of the tortilla.
  4. Cook for 3–4 minutes on the first side until deeply browned, then flip and cook 2–3 minutes more until fully cooked through. Repeat in batches, keeping finished tacos warm in a 200°F oven if desired.
  5. Top each taco with a spoonful of tzatziki, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta, dill, red bell pepper, olives, and a handful of lettuce if using. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze, olive oil, or fresh lemon juice.

Notes

Tips for Success

  • Don’t overcrowd the skillet — work in batches for the crispiest results.
  • For extra flavor, toast the tortillas slightly before smashing.
  • Want it spicy? Add red pepper flakes or harissa paste to the meat mixture.