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Smoked Greek Chicken Tacos with Tzatziki

Smoked Greek Chicken Tacos with Tzatziki

By Cuisine Traeger

Give taco Tuesday a Mediterranean twist. These tacos feature tender, lemon-marinated chicken thighs and are topped with a cool cucumber tzatziki sauce.

Temps de Préparation

4 Heures

Temps de Cuisson

45 Minutes

Granulés

Cherry
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingrédients

main
2 Poundboneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 TablespoonTraeger Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy Rub
1 Wholelemon, zest and juice
5/8 Cuphuile d’olive
2 Tablespoonred wine vinegar
3 Clovefreshly pressed garlic
3 TablespoonOregano, chopped
1 TeaspoonMarjoram, dried leaves
4 Teaspoonsel cachère
1 TeaspoonPoivre noir Moulu
12 OunceGreek yogurt
2 WholeLarge Cucumbers, Peeled, Seeded, Grated
1/4 Cupjus de citron
1 As Neededtomatoes
1 As Neededred onion, thinly sliced
1 As Neededfresh mint leaves
Unités de mesure:

Étapes

  • Step 1

    Rinse chicken with cold water. Pat dry and place in plastic zip style bag.

    Ingrédients
    • 2 Pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs

  • Step 2

    Whisk together Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy Rub, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, marjoram, Kosher salt, and pepper. Pour marinade over chicken and marinate for at least 4 hours, overnight is preferred.

    Ingrédients
    • 1 Tablespoon Traeger Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy Rub

    • 1 Whole lemon, zest and juice

    • 1/2 Cup huile d’olive

    • 2 Tablespoon red wine vinegar

    • 2 Clove freshly pressed garlic

    • 3 Tablespoon Oregano, chopped

    • 1 Teaspoon Marjoram, dried leaves

    • 2 Teaspoon sel cachère

    • 1 Teaspoon Poivre noir Moulu

  • Step 3

    When ready to cook, set the Traeger to 350℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    00:15

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  • Step 4

    Cook the chicken until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165℉.

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

    165 ˚F / 74 ˚C

  • Step 5

    Remove chicken from grill, cool and cut into pieces.

  • Step 6

    For the Tzatziki: Place the yogurt and the grated cucumbers in large mixing bowl, add lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt. Mix well.

    Ingrédients
    • 12 Ounce Greek yogurt

    • 2 Whole Large Cucumbers, Peeled, Seeded, Grated

    • 1/4 Cup jus de citron

    • 1 Clove freshly pressed garlic

    • 1 Tablespoon huile d’olive

    • 2 Teaspoon sel cachère

  • Step 7

    Place chicken on tortillas, add a spoonful of Tzatziki on top and garnish with tomatoes, red onions and mint. Enjoy!

    Ingrédients
    • 1 As Needed tomatoes

    • 1 As Needed red onion, thinly sliced

    • 1 As Needed fresh mint leaves

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